Mission Statement (Revised 4-13-05)

The purpose of Southwestern Library is to assist in fulfilling the college's mission of providing quality education that helps students achieve their goals. It primarily exists to aid students in their educational goals, faculty in their instructional and professional development goals, and community members in their life enrichment pursuits. To accomplish this, the library will do the following:

• Maintain a balanced and organized collection of high quality materials and professional assistance to all its users.
• Provide access to information located elsewhere.
• Deliver education and training in developing information-gathering skills including accessing, evaluating and using various information sources.
• Promote technological competence by providing access to information available in electronic formats, including online resources via the Internet.
• Cooperate with other organizations for the advancement of scholarship and college goals.
• Support the cultural awareness of students and the community at large.