St Marys Public Library 3.48

Mission
The St. Marys Public Library provides free and equitable access to library services. St. Marys Public Library preserves and promotes universal access to a broad range of knowledge, experience, information and ideas in a welcoming and supportive environment. New technologies extend access to global information beyond the Library walls.

Vision
The St. Marys Public Library encourages the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading and the pursuit of knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds, beginning with the very young. As the cornerstone of our community, our Library is a gathering place that connects people to each other, to their community, and to their hopes and dreams. The Library treasures the past and works to build a sustainable future that is full of possibilities. The Library promotes and enriches the democratic, cultural, educational and economic life of our diverse and evolving municipalities.

Values
-Stewardship and accountability: Managing our resources effectively and responsibly toward a sustainable future
-Creativity: Encouraging innovation
-Accessibility: Ensuring equitable and fair access to services, information and facilities
-Respect and integrity: Valuing individual needs, experiences and differences, and conducting ourselves in an ethical and professional manner
-Community relations: Providing quality services that meet the needs of the greater community
-Intellectual Freedom: Encouraging the free exchange of information and ideas
-Literacy and lifelong learning: Enriching lives through the joys of reading and continuous learning
-Teamwork: Fostering a work culture that advocates cooperation, communication, respect