A message from the Dean As part of our ongoing work to support the Mission and Vision, we developed our North Star statements. The statements guide and inform our strategic planning process and are foundational to our efforts to create a culture in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to do their best work.I am pleased to share these statements with you and invite you to explore the many ways that Princeton University Library is striving to enhance access for patrons, improve the Library experience for all, and build strong and lasting partnerships across the world.- Anne Jarvis, Dean of Libraries and Robert H. Taylor 1930 University Librarian Our mission Through active and creative partnerships within Princeton University and across the global community, we advance world-class research, enrich teaching and learning, and preserve knowledge and culture by providing dynamic services and access to diverse resources. Our vision In a rapidly changing research landscape, we aspire to continuously innovate as we foster new modes of knowledge creation and discovery, prioritizing equitable and inclusive access. Our North star statements We will be strategically and operationally agile as we develop and adapt services and resources.We will meet patrons wherever they are, and democratize access to knowledge as a core component of the library experience.As global citizens, we will diversify our collections, preserving the present and the past with awareness, humility, and respect.We will strive to build an inclusive culture through resources and programs that support understanding and respect for our library colleagues and patrons alike.We will proactively establish and invest in partnerships across the University and around the world.
