Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

The Monroe County Public Library offers equitable access to information, a place to gather, and opportunities for lifelong learning, enrichment and enjoyment.

Vision

The library's vision is community-driven and action-oriented. It imparts a shared sense of the ideal future of MCPL and indicates what the main points of effort will be in the library's Strategic Plan 2003 - 2005.

The residents of Monroe County envision a future for their public library emphasizing these key areas: access, service, community, and productivity.

Access:
Everyone uses library resources through a variety of outlets and access methods.
Barriers to library use are identified and overcome.
The most wanted and needed resources are easily available.
Service:
The library anticipates and responds to the demands of the community.
The library is easy to use independently, and staff are accessible and helpful.
The library implements and maintains state-of-the-art patron-oriented technologies.
People of all ages find a supportive environment for learning, literacy, recreation, and information seeking.
Community:
Persons of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures feel ownership of the library, which serves as a focal point for community connection and public discourse.
The library is the center of the community's literary life.
People value the library as a place that connects them to the information they need.
Productivity:
Library staff are highly trained and effective.
The library maximizes resources to produce the most results for the dollars available.

Values

The library's values are the important principles and beliefs that guide staff as they seek to accomplish the library's vision.

Monroe County Public Library values:

Equitable access to information, ideas, and creative works

Intellectual freedom and diversity of opinion and cultures

Lifelong learning and the love of reading.

Responsiveness to community demands

Excellence in service

The library as a welcoming place for all

Effective and efficient delivery of library services

Responsible stewardship of public resources

Partnerships to advance the library's mission

Adopted by the Board of Trustees - February 20, 2003