Mission Statement

Purpose (Why are we in existence?)

The Hicks Undergraduate Library, in partnership with the Purdue community, creates a dynamic and innovative learning environment that motivates, educates, and encourages individual participation in active learning of information skills and knowledge which leads to success at Purdue and in a global environment.

Mission (What do we do to fulfill our purpose?)

Quality Services and Resources - We provide quality services and resources that are responsive to the needs of our primary users and which present new opportunities and broaden perspectives.

Active Learning - We create and provide group and individual instructional programs which motivate individuals to participate actively in their own learning.

Leadership in Information Technology - We constantly upgrade means of information transfer and access, and explore and apply new information technology.

Partnership in Information Literacy - We collaborate with departmental faculty, library colleagues, and learners to develop and deliver a coordinated program of progressively more sophisticated information skills and resources, based on continuing assessment of individuals' changing information needs.

Quality Staff - We train and develop a resourceful and positive staff to facilitate a creative and energetic learning atmosphere.

Philosophy (How do we do things here?)

The Hicks Undergraduate Library promotes an active and dynamic learning environment, with a strong teaching and service commitment. A student-oriented, teaching attitude is apparent in all aspects of the Undergraduate Library's mission and practices. Valuing the role of each individual, the Undergraduate Library fosters positive thinking, creativity, and flexibility in the provision of its programs and services by encouraging individual initiative and motivation within the context of a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Open communication among the staff and with our patrons enhances an atmosphere of mutual respect and responsibility. This ensures that the Undergraduate Library remains open to constant evaluation, plans for developing the most effective programs to serve the changing needs of users, and serves as a leader not only for the University, but the world as well.