Vision Statement

By our commitment to our communities, by the strength of our practice, by the quality of the resources, services and inclusive spaces we provide, the libraries will be the heart of academic and intellectual excellence at Wayne State University.

Mission Statement

The Wayne State University Library System elevates learning, research, scholarship, and community well-being through professional expertise, innovative approaches, and equitable engagement with all.

Values

• Academic Freedom: WSU Libraries embrace academic freedom by supporting the right to teach, study, and pursue knowledge without undue interference.
• Access: WSU Libraries provide access to library resources and services to all patrons with minimal gatekeeping.
• Adaptability: WSU Libraries adapt to changing realities by evolving our services, resources, structures, and practices.
• Collaboration: WSU Libraries collaborate with campus, community, and other institutions to enhance and leverage resources, services, and learning opportunities for our community by building partnerships and coalitions.
• Community: WSU Libraries build community by creating a collective sense of belonging for all by providing a welcoming environment conducive to research, dialogue, learning, and recreation.
• Community Engagement: WSU Libraries advance community engagement by promoting systemic, environmental and behavioral changes through partnerships that mobilize resources and expertise to influence behaviors, practices, and policies.
• Customer Service: WSU Libraries serve our communities by taking proactive and responsive action to meet their needs.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: WSU Libraries recognize that societal structures inherently advantage certain groups, and we actively design our organization to challenge these inequities and create fair and inclusive opportunities and outcomes for all members of our community.
• Integrity: WSU Libraries demonstrate integrity by maintaining honesty, ethical standards, and transparency in the management of resources, information, and services that promote trust and reliability in scholarly activities.
• Intellectual Freedom: WSU Libraries champion intellectual freedom by supporting the right of individuals to access, explore, and express ideas without censorship, while respecting diverse viewpoints and fostering critical thinking.
• Stewardship: WSU Libraries steward gifts, resources, and services through sustainable management, accountability, long-term preservation, and equitable access.