The State Library of Pennsylvania's Purpose
and Core Values
Purpose
We collect, preserve, and connect government, libraries, and residents
to the information and resources they need to build a successful Pennsylvania.
Core
Values
Passion
- We care about
what we do and the services we provide.
- We are enthusiastic
about the possibilities for the State Library.
- We are
dedicated to the profession of librarianship.
- We
encourage patrons to use the library and to share their experiences, bringing
in new patrons.
Integrity
- We respect
and value each person and their work; we listen, seek to understand, and acknowledge
each person without bias.
- We act
ethically and with transparency.
- We value
privacy.
- We are
accountable for our actions.
- We strive
for honest and clear two-way communications at all levels.
Excellence
- We strive
to be the best with consistency, accuracy and flexibility.
- We believe
Pennsylvania should have the best service and access to information.
- We
encourage lifelong learning for ourselves and others and support the curiosity
of our patrons.
- We value collaborative relationships.
- We strive to be an example of government that works.
