Value Statements

August 8, 2006

RELATIONSHIP TO CUSTOMERS

  • We provide a friendly, courteous, professional and efficient atmosphere where we build a relationship with customers who are welcomed, respected and served.
  • We use our expertise to anticipate, understand, and serve the needs of our customers and community.

LIBRARY AS PLACE

  • We provide well placed, attractive, functional facilities that engage and invite all citizens.
  • We value the library as a key community destination.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

  • Expert staff present a variety of free, age-appropriate programs and services that meet the current and future needs and interests of our community.
  • Our collection, programs and services inspire learning, creativity and excitement.

INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM

  • We are committed defenders and advocates of unfettered access to balanced collections, programs and services.
  • We provide non-judgmental assistance to customers with differing opinions from diverse backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIP TO CO-WORKERS

  • We are invested in and embrace change as well as opportunities to learn.
  • We appreciate each other for our diversity, skills and competency.
  • We treat co-workers with fairness and consideration, displaying a positive and supportive attitude.
  • We enjoy our work and have fun doing it.
  • We are team players, respected for professionalism, honesty and integrity.