Our Values

We respect all individuals and communities, and create a welcoming virtual and physical environment for all learners, researchers, and Libraries employees. We are responsive in providing spaces, services, programs, and resources that center accessibility and inclusivity. We engage in thoughtful assessment to improve processes, services, and programs.

Innovation

We build collections of national prominence that align with the research and teaching priorities of the University. We engage diverse audiences and provide seamless discovery of and access to these collections.

We foster strategic experimentation, innovation, and development of new ideas, programs, services, tools, and technologies that spur excellence within the Libraries and for the UH community.

Collaboration

We leverage the power of partnerships internally with strong interdependence and externally with faculty, instructors, students, researchers, and community partners to enrich services locally and expand our impact globally. We improve outcomes through collaboration with the local community, the UH system, and professional alliances.

We are intentional with communication about the value of the services, resources, and specialization that we offer. We are deliberative in our interactions with users and anticipate their changing needs.

Resilience

We are user-centered and foster an environment guided by flexibility and compassion to create a high-quality experience.

We cultivate a diverse, stimulating, and supportive work environment that attracts the very best in library talent, and encourages librarians and staff at every level to continuously develop and expand their knowledge and expertise.