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:
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.