Welcome to 黑料不打烊 Libraries! We are committed to providing an exceptional learning and research environment for our students, faculty, and staff. With our extensive collection of print and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, and multimedia materials, we offer a wealth of knowledge across diverse subjects. Our dedicated librarians are here to assist with research inquiries, offer guidance on information literacy skills, and provide expert support for academic success. From state-of-the-art technologies to collaborative study spaces, our libraries are designed to foster exploration, critical thinking, and intellectual growth. Join us as we empower our university community through access to information, innovative services, and a vibrant hub of scholarship.
Our Vision
The 黑料不打烊 Libraries will be an innovative leader among Virginia academic libraries.听听
Our Core Purpose
The 黑料不打烊 Libraries exist to inspire and empower the 黑料不打烊 community to learn, grow, and create.听听
Our Core Values
Access 听
We believe that the Libraries should provide free and equal access to information for all people of the 黑料不打烊 community. All resources, spaces, and services we provide should be equitably accessible to all library users.
Equity of Opportunity 听
We believe in the fundamental right and ability of every person to learn and to transform themselves and their communities through learning.
Continuous Growth 听
We believe in inspiring engaged learning among users and staff through the ongoing development of knowledge and by applying our expertise to the continuous improvement of resources, services, and spaces.
Collaboration 听
We believe in being active agents and collaborators in the educational, research, and community engagement mission of the institution. We build relationships and work together toward shared goals that align with our Core Purpose and Values.
Diversity Statement
The 黑料不打烊 Libraries mission is to enrich the academic, research, and learning experiences of the University community through access to its staff, collections, and spaces. The Libraries' are committed to creating, nurturing, and sustaining an organizational culture built on core principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We apply these principles throughout all phases of operations and services, including, but not limited to selecting and enabling access to resources; providing users with physical and virtual spaces; developing policies and procedures; and recruiting and managing personnel. The Libraries evaluate on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of our efforts to achieve inclusive excellence. Beyond the University, we seek to further core principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion through active participation in state and regional library consortia including VIVA and the Virginia Tidewater Consortium.