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About SLCL > Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
Mission Statement
The mission of the St. Louis County Library District is to
provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and
expand perspectives.
Vision Statement
The St. Louis County Library District Staff, Board and Community envision a
future in which:
- every person can enjoy an intellectually and culturally rich life
- our community celebrates and appreciates its diversity
- our staff find value in their contribution to our mission
- our facilities will be welcoming and comfortable spaces
Values and Goals
At St. Louis County Library we value:
- Intellectual freedom and confidentiality of customers’ use of the
library
- Well-trained, knowledgeable, courteous and professional staff
- Vital, relevant and effective library services
- Responsible stewardship of the public funds
- Diversity and the different perspectives that strengthen our community
and library
- Partnerships that contribute to the library goals
- New methods of information delivery
- Outreach to customers beyond the walls of our physical facilities
Because of these values, we have developed the following goals to guide us
through the next five years of service to our community.
Celebrate diversity
Community diversity will be fully integrated into library services and programs
in a language and format which meets their diverse needs.
Visit a comfortable place
Library users of all ages will have friendly, inviting, safe facilities which
are accessible physically and virtually.
Connect to the online world
Residents of all ages will have reliable, leading edge technology to support the
vision of the library, making its resources accessible to the community.
Encourage and support young readers
Children of all ages will have programs and services designed to develop a love
of books, reading, writing and learning to ensure school readiness.
Stimulate Imagination/Satisfy Curiosity
Residents of all ages will have materials and programs that excite their
imagination, satisfy curiosity and provide pleasurable reading, viewing and
listening experiences in pursuit of lifelong learning.
Information fluency
Residents of all ages will have the skills to search for, locate, evaluate, and
effectively use information to meet their needs.
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Library Branch Hours |
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Sun* |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Mon |
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Tues |
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Wed |
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Thurs |
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Fri |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Sat |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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*Sept 9, 2007 - May 18, 2008 |
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Driving Directions |
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St. Louis County Library Headquarters is located at 1640 S. Lindbergh, just south of Hwy. 40.
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Detailed Directions |
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