The mission of Webster University Library is to empower our diverse, global community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni to fulfill their research, learning, and information needs, now and in the future.
We value student success by acquiring and providing access to high-quality materials and services that support the curriculum and by offering personalized research support. We partner with faculty and staff to provide exceptional service to students throughout their Webster career and beyond.
We value learning by fostering inquiry and curiosity in collaborative spaces, both online and physical, to promote a lifelong desire to learn. We promote information literacy through a robust instruction program that develops the critical thinking and evaluation skills necessary for work and life in the 21st century.
We value diversity and inclusion by developing online and physical collections that represent multiple points of views to promote understanding of one’s own and others’ values. We strive to provide online services and physical spaces that offer equitable access to all users in our worldwide network.
We value global citizenship by developing services that promote global understanding and mobility. We provide a broad array of resources that help educate global citizens to strengthen the communities they serve.
Deliver inclusive, data-informed library instruction and integrated academic support to champion a culture of lifelong learning and information literacy.
Strengthen mission-aligned strategic partnerships with faculty and academic units to support the delivery of high-quality academic programs to students throughout Webster’s global network.
Foster a culture of ethical information use, integrity, privacy protection, and intellectual freedom, reinforcing Webster’s core values and strategic imperatives.
Unify library outreach and communications to reflect Webster’s brand identity and enhance engagement with students and faculty across the global network.
Facilitate inclusive discovery and access by investing in globally diverse collections, robust resource sharing partnerships, and student-centered, accessible technologies.
Advance financial sustainability and innovation by aligning data-driven planning, operational excellence, and strategic development to support growth and efficiency.
Showcase institutional knowledge and output and contribute to global scholarly communication through robust digital infrastructure, archival stewardship, and strategic engagement with open initiatives.
Provide staff with professional growth and transformative work experiences and foster a collaborative culture that supports a unified and mission-driven workforce.
Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional recruitment, retention, and development strategies that reflect Webster’s global values.
Empower library staff as strategic leaders and collaborators within university initiatives and professional communities.
Strengthen the online library ecosystem to support Webster’s identity as a “Data Analytics University”, ensuring global accessibility, high-quality content, and data-informed service enhancements.
Design inclusive and flexible physical library spaces to support collaborative learning, innovation, and student success across all campuses.
Anticipate and integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance user experience, discovery, and operational efficiency.
Continuously improve and integrate a global library system that supports shared resources, innovation, and high-quality services for students and faculty across the Webster network.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among library staff at all Webster campuses to promote best practices and consistency of library operations.
Implement a responsive support model that leverages centralized expertise and data-informed decision making to meet local campus needs.
Adopted January 2026
