McKillop Library - Mission and Vision

MISSION. The McKillop Library’s mission is to support the Salve Regina University community in developing lifelong skills in critical thinking, research and information literacy, by providing distinctive collections, services, facilities and programs.

VISION. The McKillop Library plays a vital role in the teaching and learning mission of Salve Regina University. As a dynamic partner in the educational experience of the University, the McKillop Library strives to constantly evolve to meet the changing needs of our diverse community of learners, while advancing the institution’s mission, values, and vision. As advocates for information literacy and lifelong learning, librarians seek to collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy and research skills into the curriculum as part of the curriculum planning and development process.

The McKillop Library serves as a gateway to worldwide information, enabling direct and remote access to resources in a wide variety of formats. High quality library collections are developed and maintained to meet the changing research requirements of the university community. Librarians provide a range of research services to guide users in navigating and making the best use of library collections. Providing exceptional service is a priority in all aspects of library operations. Librarians endeavor to provide a supportive learning environment through the promotion of scholarship, research, and teaching.

The McKillop Library is the intellectual heart of Salve Regina University, and in this role it should be aesthetically pleasing, hospitable, well-maintained, and secure for all users. The physical library accommodates and inspires a wide range of scholarly undertakings, including quiet individual study, structured group instruction, and informal collaboration. Space in the facility is assigned to operations, services and programs that contribute to the optimal success of the library.

The McKillop Library strives to support a collegial work environment in the belief that team-based decision-making and participative management builds a trust-based organizational culture and leads to engaged staff members.