Murrell Memorial Library - Mission

Mission Statement

                In responding to the needs of users, Murrell Library provides a place of discovery for immediate and comprehensive information, life-long learning skills, and dynamic enrichment activities in support of the educational mission of the College.

Goals

  • To maintain high quality service combined with a collection that provides both traditional resources and ever-evolving new technology
  • To sustain a work environment that promotes teamwork, cooperation and communication
  • To provide an appropriate mix of activities and resources to promote information literacy
  • To enable faculty, staff and students to develop proficiency in using information resources
  • To serve as a resource for a larger community of learners through participation in cooperative partnerships   

Library Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Seek designated “quiet areas” when needed.
  • Conduct group discussions in the Study Room.
  • Come to the Library prepared with pen, pencil, paper, student ID, money for the photocopies, etc….
  • Be respectful of others.
  • Never hesitate to ask for assistance.
  • All patrons are required to be appropriately dressed according to common community standards, including shirts and shoes (or other appropriate footwear).

Do Not

  • Bring food or drink into the Computer Labs.
  • Be loud, rude or disruptive in the Computer Labs or Library.
  • Have cell phone conversations in the Computer Labs or quiet areas of the libraries.
  • Smoke, or use tobacco products.
  • Re-shelve books or periodicals.
  • Leave possessions and/or textbooks unattended.
  • Vandalize Library materials or equipment.
  • Plan on changing bills larger than one dollar.