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library policies

mission and vision statements

beaman library mission statement:

 

beaman library is an essential partner in the university's mission to prepare learners in the rigorous pursuit of purposeful vocations and spiritual growth. the library is the center of collecting, preserving, and promoting the use of physical and virtual academic resources.

we encourage the creation and distribution of knowledge by:

 

  • building strong collections and patron services supporting inquiry.

  • preserving university history and promoting faculty research.

  • fostering proactive and ongoing collaborations with the lipscomb community to meet pedagogical and research needs.

  • upholding standards and practices that produce optimum levels of service.

  • developing skilled and confident users, prepared for a complex information environment, through innovative library instruction and personalized consultations. 

 

beaman library vision statement:

anchored in christian values, beaman library desires to empower the lipscomb community to think critically, evaluate information, and contribute evidence-based solutions benefitting their fields of study and society.