Opportunity and Access Resources (OAR)

This guide provides users a selection of books related to access and opportunity available through UM Libraries as either a print book or electronic book.

Libraries' and librarians’ philosophy is rooted in service to our communities. Collection development is one part of that service, and librarians recognize the critical role the library collection plays throughout our users’ teaching, learning, and research experience. UM Libraries embraces ACRL’s Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries (Standard 4), Article I of the Library Bill of Rights, and the University of Mississippi’s commitment to developing pathways to equity.

To fulfill this commitment, the library will:

  • ensure all users have the collection resources necessary to be successful in their research, teaching, and learning endeavors
  • build a collection that reflects the diversity of our users
  • select resources in a wide variety of formats to support accessibility and different learning, teaching, and research modes.

The University of Mississippi Libraries will continue to develop and use holistic assessment methods to identify gaps in our current collection and ensure acquisition and retention of materials valuable to our user community.