Wesleyan Library Values

Wesleyan Library exists to support the academic mission of Wesleyan University. 

Centering people and their experiences

We recognize everyone as whole people and respect their backgrounds, traditions, and perspectives. We work to create an environment that embodies humanity, empathy, and humility. 

Being adaptable and embracing beneficial change

The library supports and models exploration – in learning, in teaching, and in the creation of knowledge. We are enthusiastic partners in breaking boundaries, taking risks, asking critical questions, and being adaptable and responsive to evolving thought.  

Collaborating

The library values the diverse strengths and perspectives of partners on and beyond campus and builds relationships to enrich our services. We engage deeply in campus life and scholarship and in the wider community.  

Being accountable to our community

The library continually assesses and seeks to improve the impact of our services and resources and commits to inclusive and transparent decision-making. We steward the university’s resources and collections in sustainable, accessible, and culturally sensitive ways.

Promoting intellectual freedom and responsibility 

We empower the Wesleyan community to find and critically assess the information they need and to use it ethically and effectively. We promote open and freely accessible scholarship, intellectual freedom, privacy rights, and respectful discourse.

We welcome your feedback as we strive to uphold these values. Contact University Librarian Andrew White at awhite02@wesleyan.edu.