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Stony Brook University

Proposed Strategic Plan 2018-2021

University Libraries Mission and Vision

Mission

Stony Brook University Libraries inspires learning, research, scholarly inquiry and service in an environment dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and information. The University Libraries are engaged in scholarly, cultural and artistic interactions with Stony Brook University, its regional and global communities by:

  • Promoting academic engagement
  • Building, preserving and providing access to rich and diverse collections
  • Developing responsive library spaces for diverse user communities
  • Fostering an innovative culture of learning and assessment

Vision

The University Libraries is an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation and scholarly endeavors. We enable the dissemination,  preservation, and creation of new knowledge by remaining committed to delivering world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future.