Mission
Vision
Values
Values Statement
Social Justice
We accomplish this by:
Helping students develop critical thinking needed to question assumptions, identify problems, and find information for the purpose of investigating issues in academic, personal, and social contexts
Developing robust collections reflecting the Bronx’s diverse communities, which can be accessed by scholars to advance positive social change in action and research
Developing, identifying, and promoting Open Educational Practices
Ethics
We accomplish this by:
Promoting and supporting ethical and engaged research and the concurrent values of academic freedom and respectful discourse reflecting the progressive spirit of the College’s namesake, Herbert H. Lehman
Demonstrating respect for privacy and patrons’ needs by disseminating transparent guidelines on use of data
Being intentional about the environment by modeling economic and environmental sustainability in efficient management and equitable distribution of resources and services, involving multiple stakeholders in decision-making
Implementing best practices related to openness and accessibility
Diversity and Inclusion
We accomplish this by:
Providing responsive, inclusive, and equitable library services, collections, and programming that reflect and recognize the rich diversity of students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding Bronx community
Respecting diverse viewpoints in community members and library collections
Being responsive to the information, research, and pedagogical needs of diverse learners
Service
We accomplish this by:
Sharing library faculty and staff expertise through leadership in the profession
Producing and facilitating public programs, exhibits, and book discussions
Providing space for the campus community for collaboration, group study, and access to computing and specialized assistive technology
Serving as a resource for Lehman College and the Bronx to develop new knowledge for and about our community
Excellence
We accomplish this by:
Providing a welcoming, user-friendly environment nurturing a sense of belonging and inclusion, enhancing research, instruction, discovery, and lifelong learning
Delivering curricular and research support through evolving and relevant collections and innovative digital technologies onsite and in a 24/7 virtual environment
Proactively assessing strengths and limitations of library services
Seeking collaboration with partners and responding to needs of the campus community navigating an increasingly complex globalized society
Promoting professional development and training opportunities to augment library faculty and staff knowledge and contributions to the profession