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New Staff Training Manual: Policies and Guidelines

Philosophy

ALA Code of Ethics

Most professions operate under a code of ethics or principles appropriate for their field. These principles help us with complex decision making. Library professionals follow the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Library Association (ALA).

Library Bill of Rights
The ALA's Library Bill of Rights tells users what they can expect when they use a library. The Library Bill of Rights guides our services.

Library Mission, Vision, Strategic Plan and Guidelines

Mission
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery promotes intellectual growth and creativity by developing high quality collections, facilitating access to information resources, and furthering innovative teaching and learning. In support of the University's mission, our Library is dedicated to diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

Vision
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery will become the center of the University's intellectual and creative life. 
To serve future users, we will transform the Library's physical and virtual space to adapt to changing needs; respond to advances in research, teaching, and learning; and invest in dedicated and knowledgeable staff by supporting professional growth and encouraging innovation.

Our commitment to this vision will position us as an institutional asset as the University looks to advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice.

Diversity Statement
In affirmation of the UMBC Diversity Plan, the AOK Library & Gallery commits to supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion for our users, staff, collections, environment, and services. We strive to create and maintain a community that acknowledges, encourages, appreciates, and celebrates differences. To accomplish this, we will:

  • Create welcoming, accessible, and supportive spaces that uphold the physical, mental, and intellectual well-being of our users and staff;
  • Recruit and support staff from underrepresented backgrounds;
  • Facilitate equitable access to a diverse and inclusive range of information resources; and
  • Develop initiatives for users and staff that advance social justice and cultural humility.

AOK Library & Gallery's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-2023

Library & Gallery Guidelines & Procedures

Library & Gallery Code of Conduct

Assessment

1. Where can you locate the library's strategic plan?

2. Who is the head of Special Collections and the Gallery?

3. Where can you locate the Library Guidelines?