Mission

The University at Albany Libraries are dedicated to supporting the academic and research goals of the university by providing access to diverse resources and services. We facilitate teaching and learning, promote innovation and collaboration, preserve knowledge and cultural heritage, and engage with the community at large. Committed to inclusivity and accessibility for all users, we promote transparency and foster a culture of sharing and collaboration across disciplines.

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Vision

Through engagement, experimentation, and continuous adaptation to the changing higher education landscape, the University at Albany Libraries are positioned to be a dynamic and inclusive hub of our thriving campus community. Through fostering intellectual engagement, the Libraries drive academic excellence, success, and innovation. We fulfill core roles on campus: facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing open science, and preserving cultural heritage. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and promoting a culture of openness, transparency and inclusivity, we empower our community members to achieve their highest potential and contribute to bringing knowledge to a global audience.

Values

  1. Innovation: We embrace cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to enhance library services and resources to foster forward-thinking environment that supports academic and research excellence. We value and reward experimentation and positive change in all our operations.  
     

  2. Collaboration: We promote a culture of teamwork and partnership, both within the library and across the university, to achieve strategic goals and drive interdisciplinary initiatives. 
     

  3. Inclusivity: We prioritize creation of an inclusive and welcoming environment for all users, to ensure library resources and services are accessible to everyone. 
     

  4. Transparency: We uphold the principles of open science and transparency to make research outputs freely available and promote a culture of openness and accountability in all our operations. 
     

  5. Lifelong Learning: We support continuous learning and professional development for our students, faculty, and staff to provide opportunities for growth and enrichment throughout their academic and professional journeys. 
     

  6. Community Engagement: We actively engage with local, national, and global communities by offering programs, events, and partnerships to promote cultural enrichment, knowledge sharing, and social responsibility. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Academic Libraries within the State University of New York system embrace the responsibility of curating spaces, providing services and resources that support our communities equitably, and foster belonging. In keeping with SUNY's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission, SUNY Libraries are committed to continually raising cultural awareness, sustaining transformation, and working to "champion initiatives that support individual expression."