Library Mission Statement

The James Earl Carter Library is committed to supporting the University's mission as a caring community of learning by providing convenient and effective access to high quality library services, collections in a variety of formats, and information resources designed to meet the curriculum, research, professional, intellectual, creative and personal needs of the GSW community.  In keeping with this mission, the Library seeks to:

• provide a pleasant, user-oriented learning environment for on-site users and the technical infrastructure and online environment, resources and services for both distance learning and campus communities;
• initiate, enhance, and improve new and traditional user services;
• offer a multifaceted instructional program to provide GSW students and other Library users with life-long learning, informational skills and competencies to assist them in their pursuit of successful careers, productive citizenship, and a satisfying quality of life;
• support the instructional, information, research, and curriculum needs of the University through an effective, collaborative collection development and management program;
• promote communication and collaboration both within the University and externally through participation in cooperative efforts, projects, proposal, and agreements;
• provide a competent, skilled staff dedicated to meeting user needs by encouraging and providing opportunities for professional training and development.