Ottawa Library





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Mission Statement
Ottawa Library is a community library that links everyone to free educational, informational, and entertainment resources through responsive quality service to support lifelong learning.
Vision Statement
Ottawa Library is recognized for its trusted leadership as a community center that provides free and equitable access to the total information network in modern facilities with up-to-date materials and unsurpassed personal service.
Values
The Ottawa Library is committed to:
- Maintaining integrity and accountability to the public and city government.
- Promoting intellectual freedom and free access to information, materials, and services to support lifelong learning.
- Providing excellent service in a confidential, respectful, and unbiased manner.
- Providing collections and services that are diverse, relevant, and up-todate.
- Providing a pleasant and secure environment where people experience a sense of community.
- Developing community partnerships to enhance our visibility and viability.
- Ensuring community representation in our leadership and decisionmaking.
- Providing an educated, well-trained, professional staff.
- Developing outreach services to extend services beyond our facilities.
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