Resource Services

Mission Statement

Resource Services of the Vanderbilt Library exists to acquire, preserve, and provide bibliographic access to library materials; to support automated library operations and information management; and to manage off-site storage of selected library materials. The development and provision of these services is in cooperation with library divisions. The mission of Resource Services is to expedite and enhance information access for the university community.

Goals

To acquire and process library materials as requested by library divisions in an efficient and cost effective manner.
To describe the libraries' materials and collections in a manner which maximizes library user access to the libraries' holdings.
To provide automation support for library functions which will enhace the libraries' operations.
To provide mechanisms through which the libraries' efforts to preserve library materials can be enhanced.
To provide appropriate facilities and services for storage and retrieval of library materials selected by the libraries for remote storage.
To collect and disseminate management information related to library operations in a timely fashion.
To improve services based upon regular review of the needs for and the evaluation of services offered by Resource Services teams to the library divisions.
To maximize staff involvement and participation in the development of Resource Services operations.
To provide communication and education related to Resource Services activities and functions.

Statement of Values

  1. We share a commitment to providing excellent services for the libraries and for library users.
    Resource Services is committed to learning and knowing what the libraries and library users want and need; this is a participative and interactive process with the libraries.
    We are committed to developing and providing expertise in the areas for which we are responsible and we are committed to getting the job done.
    We are committed to exploring new options for achieving high quality and quantity of service provision without being restricted to traditional lines of authority. We will not refrain from asking for or accepting assistance from others who may have contributions to make.
  2. We share a commitment to providing a positive work environment for staff.
    Resource Services is committed to providing a positive work environment for staff by
    providing the necessary tools and training for job performance,
    providing encouragement and recognition of efforts and job performance,
    demonstrating trust, and encouraging staff to participate in decision-making about their own work,
    promoting open communication--both listening and sharing of information,
    being respectful of individuals and promoting respect among all staff,
    providing opportunities for career development and job advancement.

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