Policy

Mission 

Allen Memorial Library supports the discovery, evaluation, and creation of knowledge in a learner-centered environment.

Vision

Allen Memorial Library is committed to serving as the knowledge center of the VCSU campus by providing user-centered services, facilities, and collections to foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment and promote student success.

Priorities 

• Support the university’s vision of delivering distinctive, learner-centered experiences
• Promote critical thinking, inquiry, and intellectual engagement
• Provide high-quality resources, information literacy instruction, and reference services to all members of the VCSU community, both on-campus and online
• Collect and promote a diverse array of learning materials and resources
• Serve as a student-focused destination for reference, research, collaboration, and study