Mission and Values

The Laurier Library upholds the University’s Land Acknowledgement as a foundational principle in our goals and our work.

Mission Statement

The Library provides collaborative, inclusive, and creative spaces and services for our users. Through exceptional resources, expertise, and technology, the Library supports transformative learning, research, and teaching across campuses, and through engagement with the wider community. 

Values

Inclusivity and Accessibility - Support for the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility are included in everything we do. The Library strives to provide equitable access and inclusive spaces. 

User Focus - We take a ‘user-first’ approach in our work, orienting our collections, services, people, and spaces to meet user needs. 

Collaboration and Partnership - Working together with the Laurier community and external partners, we develop solutions through cooperation, sharing, and openness.

Innovation and Creativity - We find innovative ways to support research and provide solutions through progress, improvement, and creativity.

Collections and Stewardship - We build, enhance, diversify and manage library resources to meet the needs of users through sustainable practices.

Indigeneity and Decolonization - Working alongside our partners, we are committed to Indigenizing and decolonizing the Library through listening, learning and acting on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and in support of the University’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.