This vision statement describes the environment of the future McConnell Library.  Written in 2006, it embodies some of the goals, characteristics and ethics that enable this library to serve Radford University in the 21st century. These visionary ideals are complements to our mission statement, which describes our universal purpose and commitment to serving the Radford University community.

Overview
McConnell Library has an organic and collaborative culture that is student and faculty centered and open to new ideas.  Regardless of their physical location, users experience a wide array of services to meet their information needs.

Services
We foster information literacy and promote library resources across the curriculum.  We promote awareness and increase visibility of the library’s staff, services and resources to students and faculty.  The library collaborates with faculty to provide services and collections that enrich our academic programs.  McConnell Library is the destination for students and faculty to pursue academic and extracurricular interests.

Staffing
People are essential assets of the library.  Library staff select, organize, and provide access to resources, while incorporating innovative methods of delivery.  Ongoing professional development and flexible personnel allocations allow us to better serve our users.

Technology
State of the art technologies are integrated with all our services.  We promote information technology literacy, especially in collaboration with campus technology departments.  The library has a virtual presence that complements and enhances traditional library services.

Internal and External Relations
We honor the concepts of the American Library Association Code of Ethics and the Library Bill of Rights to ensure the free flow of information and ideas.  Key decision makers and stakeholders are kept informed about the library’s successes and challenges and the political realities that influence the services and resources we provide.  We communicate effectively to share this vision both internally and externally.

Approved by the Library Administrative Council, February 2006