Mission Statement

Newton Gresham Library faculty and staff envision a library that supports and enhances the development of critically thinking, educated, and informed lifelong learners. The Library is integral to the University's learning and research mission and endeavors to create physical and virtual environments that promote discovery of new knowledge and the transfer of existing knowledge. The Library fulfills this mission by providing organized access to a diverse array of quality print, electronic, and other resources and by continuously improving the effectiveness of its instructional and research services.

As faculty and staff of the Newton Gresham Library, we value the benefits that come from living and working in a welcoming campus community that provides a sense of belonging for all Bearkats. Therefore, we endeavor to be accepting, supportive, respectful, affirming, and open-minded of people from all backgrounds and cultures. We aim to live out these values amongst ourselves, with our patrons, and across the university community.