Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
A connected Valley where people and ideas flourish.
Mission
To be a hub of community-driven resources for people to share.
Values
With these 5 Values as our guide, the Library staff delivers exceptional benefits to our community, matched by a sense of professional pride in the organization.
Intellectual Freedom – To offer unrestricted access to the world of ideas, we:
- respect confidentiality
- encourage curiosity, and respond to all information requests
- focus on objectivity, and refrain from polarizing discussion
- respectfully acknowledge multiple viewpoints
- provide an impartial setting for every individual to pursue their interests
Community – To foster connections as the village gathering place, we:
- welcome everyone
- build partnerships that strengthen community enable all people to solve problems, and achieve collective goals
- facilitate resource-sharing with our neighbors and friends
- create civic engagement opportunities and participate in civic celebrations
Hospitality & Service Excellence – To provide service excellence in a welcoming environment, we:
- inspire confidence
- provide assertive hospitality
- help patrons feel smart
- convey sincere empathy and respect
- look for ways to surprise and delight
Teamwork – To ensure a respectful workplace and cooperative culture, we:
- maintain collegial relationships
- listen and communicate courteously
- refrain from gossip and address issues directly
- value each individual’s unique contribution to our common goals
- find humor and laugh daily
Professionalism – To demonstrate integrity in all we do, we:
- deliver results, and use paid work time effectively
- make efficient use of taxpayer and donor funds
- accept responsibility for our own actions and job performance
- take the initiative to find resolutions when we make mistakes
- are reliable, sincere, competent, and caring
