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
The New Tecumseth Public Library is a community resource committed to furthering the acquisition of knowledge, supporting individual enrichment and enjoyment, fostering literacy and promoting life-long learning, by serving the information, cultural and leisure needs of all community members.
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.
