VISION

To be a campus leader in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a welcoming environment where every member of the Furman community can connect, discover, and learn.

MISSION

The Furman University Libraries support the evolving curricular needs of the University. We promote a collaborative culture, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by connecting individuals, ideas, and areas of study on campus and beyond.

VALUES

• We value diversity of thought and experience among our colleagues and those we serve. 

• We curate collections that contain content “by and about a wide array of people and cultures to authentically reflect a variety of ideas, information, stories, and experiences.”

• We strive to connect individuals, ideas, and areas of study.

• We provide resources, programs, and places that are welcoming, and safe for individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• We cultivate open and unbiased research, creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. We value the “eureka moment” in which information generates understanding and knowledge of the world and those who hold different experiences from ourselves.

• We are dedicated to service. We value using our varied expertise and strengths in providing equitable, responsive, innovative, timely, and individualized service.

• We are mindful of ever-present racism in our world and community and vigilant in our efforts to learn and raise awareness and to eliminate discrimination.

• We build meaningful relationships. We appreciate the authentic, empathic, and open interactions we have with each other, with members of the Furman community, and with individuals beyond.

• We foster a culture of encouragement, enrichment, creativity, and fun!