WVU Libraries connects people with information and culture, empowering their exploration, discovery, learning, and creativity.
Our purpose
As a dynamic and essential University partner trusted to empower learning and research, WVU Libraries provides access to reliable information and cultural understanding. We:
- Empower all library users to confidently discover, navigate, and engage with our collections, spaces, and services.
- Equip learners and researchers with the skills and confidence to think critically, navigate information independently, and apply or create knowledge with purpose.
- Welcome individuals and groups to new experiences, bridging perspectives, sparking curiosity, and deepening understanding through curated collections, programs, and exhibitions.
- Ensure long-term accessibility and responsible use of our collections through strategic stewardship, preservation, and infrastructure.
Through resilience, inclusivity, and adaptability, WVU Libraries commits to sustained growth, responsive service, and a deepened impact across the University and beyond.
Understand how WVU Libraries is turning purpose into action and connecting people with information and culture. Check out our guiding framework
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