{"id":6,"date":"2012-01-27T20:11:24","date_gmt":"2012-01-27T20:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elkhorn.lib.wi.us\/wordpress\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2016-12-13T14:40:11","modified_gmt":"2016-12-13T20:40:11","slug":"missing-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.elkhorn.lib.wi.us\/wordpress\/about-us\/missing-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission & Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Mission of the Matheson Memorial Library is to connect our community with library resources and services that enrich, enlighten, and entertain.<\/p>\n

Vision Statement<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Matheson Memorial Library will provide excellent customer service and quality materials, resources, programs, and experiences. We will provide free access to these in a comfortable and welcoming environment. We will promote partnerships in the community, encourage lifelong learning and evolve to meet the needs of the community.<\/p>\n

Core Values<\/strong><\/h1>\n

We believe:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • That an accessible and free library is fundamental to a free society<\/li>\n
  • In literacy and lifelong learning<\/li>\n
  • In intellectual freedom and the personal privacy of all our users in accordance with the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We value:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Excellent service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      We offer quality service to all users. Staff is friendly, helpful, and strives to enhance user experience with each interaction<\/em><\/p>\n

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      • Respect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        We practice courtesy and civility in our actions and attitudes; we value, support, and respect all patrons and staff<\/em><\/p>\n

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        • Teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We celebrate unique talents and work cooperatively towards the library\u2019s goals with trust and enthusiasm<\/em><\/p>\n

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          • Open Access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            We value free and open access to all collections and services in a nonjudgmental manner to all individuals and protect the privacy of all users<\/em><\/p>\n

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            • Innovation, imagination and creativity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              We value continuous learning and innovation; we encourage creativity, imagination and the life of the mind<\/em><\/p>\n

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              • Responsiveness to community needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                We strive to offer materials, programs, and experiences that meet the needs of our community<\/em><\/p>\n

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                • Good Stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  We are responsible stewards of the resources that have been entrusted to us and are accountable for proper use of public funds<\/em><\/p>\n

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                  • Diversity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    We value the background and culture of our residents and recognize that a diverse community fosters growth and tolerance<\/em><\/p>\n

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