Shatford Library Mission Statement

Shatford Library at Pasadena City College has a rich tradition of meeting the needs of students. The Shatford Library supports the College mission of successful student learning by providing quality services for Pasadena City College's diverse community and the residents of the Pasadena Area Community College District. The librarians and library staff strive to:

* Provide prompt, unbiased and knowledgeable responses to requests for assistance, placing student, staff and faculty information needs above other library and campus responsibilities.

* Encourage and facilitate information competency, critical thinking, intellectual independence and lifelong learning skills in all students, regardless of their educational goals (transfer, vocational and occupational, basic skills, noncredit education or personal interest).

* Promote the Shatford Library as the focal point of quality information resources, regardless of format, for the college community.

* Collaborate with faculty to provide quality instructional services, collections and programs that support the College's curriculum.

* Ensure a comfortable and safe learning environment for the college community.

* Administer fair and objective service policies.

* Provide assistance and access to collections and services to persons with special needs.

* Protect each individual's right to privacy with respect to information requested and materials consulted.

* Affirm the vision and mission of Pasadena City College.

Revised and updated Fall 2007