Mission Statement

Mission Statement

To serve our Walsh Community as they develop skills in information literacy to grow as leaders in service to others.

Vision Statement

The Br. Edmond Drouin Library at Walsh University

More Than a Library — A Gateway to Empowerment

At Walsh University, the Brother Edmond Drouin Library is not just a place.
It’s a powerful partner in your academic, professional, and personal journey.

• More than a place to study — it’s a space to grow.

• More than a building — it’s a beacon of discovery.

• More than books — it’s a launchpad for ideas.

• More accessible than any website — with real people ready to help.

• More proactive than a search engine — anticipating your needs.

• More knowledgeable than any one source — powered by a team of experts.

• More effective than going it alone — because collaboration fuels success.

We don’t just connect people with information —
We empower them to use it.

Whether you're a student, faculty member, staff, or part of the broader community, the library is here to help you:

• Learn with purpose
• Research with confidence
• Grow with guidance

Our dedicated staff are more than librarians — they’re mentors, innovators, and champions of your success. Their diverse talents and unwavering commitment help advance the mission and values of Walsh University every day.

Values Statement

Quality service: We embrace academic freedom, the equality and universality of access, and we support the right of the community to information representing all points of view. The Library endorses the American Library Association's "Library Bill of Rights."

Excellence: We are committed to the delivery of efficient and effective resources and services and the creation, development, and implementation of new ideas and improvements. Work should lead to satisfaction and enjoyment in serving others.

Integrity: We practice honesty, openness, ethical behavior, and fairness in all internal and external working relationships. We promote accountability, integrity, and trust, and maintain courtesy and respect in our relationships.

Collaboration: We understand that the unrestricted, effective, and frequent exchange of ideas, information, and experience is absolutely necessary for the realization of our vision and the achievement of our goals. We cultivate collaboration with both internal and external patrons.

Diversity: We value diversity of cultures, thinking and learning styles. Diversity is valued in staff, users, and collections, in an atmosphere of openness, acceptance, and respect for individuals and points of view.

Change: We recognize that planned and thoughtful innovation involves risk taking, and that intelligent change is vitally necessary for our future growth and development. We anticipate and respond to rapidly changing technological, economic, political and social environments. While respecting current practices, the Library strives for innovation. We value not just the new, but that which is better.