Clearinghouse of Professional Information

Sample Mission Statements:
Ontario Public Libraries

These mission statement were collected as they were submitted to the olslib-l  listserv discussion initiated in February 2005. We will add to this list as the missions are submitted to us. You can also find other links on this topic on the Planning Resources page. If you want your mission statement to appear on this list, please contact the SOLS web editor at

Brockville Public Library

Brockville Public Library helps the people of Brockville and area pursue their goals and enrich the quality of their lives by providing readily accessible information and library services. We are committed to providing value to the diverse people of Brockville and area by:

• promoting a lifelong interest in reading -supporting the pursuit of learning -offering opportunities for the creative use of leisure time -providing information needed for daily living and life transitions,
• fostering an informed community.

Bruce County Public Library

Enlightenment for all
Through knowledge
Freely given, freely shared
To empower citizens
To participate fully in society.

Cobourg Public Library

The Cobourg Public Library provides open access to superior resources and quality customer service to promote and support personal and community growth for the residents of Cobourg and Hamilton Township.

Cornwall Public Library

The Cornwall Public Library promotes intellectual growth and improvement in the quality of life through library materials and services which offer opportunities for personal enrichment, self-education, and relaxation.
 

The Cornwall Public Library is dedicated to opening minds to the wonders and diversities of our community, our nation and our world.

Elliot Lake Public Library

The Elliot Lake Public Library exists to foster freedom of access to information and knowledge in all forms by providing the best possible library service to all members of the community.

Grand Valley Public Library

A citizen’s door to life long learning.

New Tecumseth Public Library

Orillia Public Library

The Orillia Public Library has an ongoing commitment to enrich the personal, civic, and corporate lives of our community through access to ideas and information in a variety of media.

Prescott Public Library

The Prescott Public Library Board exists to promote intellectual growth and improvement in the quality of life through library materials and services in response to the needs of the community.

Southern Ontario Library Service

SOLS exists so that there is a strong system of effective and efficient public libraries enabling equitable access to library services for Ontarians.

Woodstock Public Library

The Woodstock Public Library is a community-based, accessible centre that responds to changing needs by providing up-to-date resources in a welcoming environment.