Mission
Albert S. Cook Library transforms learning by empowering our community to discover, engage, and create.
Vision
Albert S. Cook Library is a catalyst in building an information literate community. We will lead both locally and nationally in preparing our students, faculty, and staff to succeed in an increasingly connected world.
Values
- Support the research and information needs of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
- Cultivate an inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Advance goals of open and free access to knowledge.
- Serve as responsible stewards of state and local resources.
- Design, implement, and maintain user-centric services and resources.
- Foster a learning organization that encourages collaboration, experimentation, and risk-taking.
- Commit to supporting and investing in library staff to create a culture of ownership, diversity, creativity, and ingenuity.
- Empower stakeholders with transparent communication.
- Build a culture of assessment.
- Engage with the community both within Towson University and throughout the Baltimore region.