Mission:

The Library is committed to providing a learning environment which supports the information needs of the CSUSM community. Our services, collections, teaching and community outreach honor and reflect diverse perspectives, learning styles and ways of knowing. With the help of innovative technologies, our staff aggressively select, acquire, provide access and deliver resources and instruction that support the lifelong learning needs of our students and community. The Library upholds and practices the principles of the CSUSM Mission Statement and the Library Bill of Rights, endorsed by the American Library Association.
Goals:
Goal 1. Provide access to information through acquisition and organization of collections within the library and beyond to meet users' needs.
Goal 2. Promote the use of libraries and lifelong learning through the provision of information literacy skills.
Goal 3. Create an intellectually stimulating environment, supported by adequate space and appropriate technology.
Goal 4. Invest in staff, the library's most important asset.
Goal 5. Provide a process for organization renewal and an ongoing program for strategic planning and assessment.
Goal 6. Increase awareness of library resources, services and policies and encourage use through strong campus relationships.
Goal 7. Reach out beyond the campus to provide services, engage in partnerships and secure external resources including funding.