Victoria Public Library
One library. More than 141,600 books, CDs and DVDs. Thirty-six public computers. 470+ programs and activities. Eleven library board members. 322 Friends members. Thirty-three library staff. Serving the 86,755 residents of Victoria county.
We strive to meet the diverse information needs of all the citizens of Victoria County through excellence in our collections, facilities, and reference services. The library staff is service oriented and we know our community and its needs. Because we understand the important role of information technology and resource sharing in meeting the needs of our readers, we are using automation to create links to many other libraries so that Victoria may have access to a wealth of information beyond that available in our library. We constantly strive to inform all potential library users about the resources we have for them.
We give special attention to the children and young adults of the community because we believe that early development of good reading habits leads to a higher level of literacy throughout one's lifetime. We seek close cooperation with the schools and we are dedicated to serving as a center for reading, learning and technology.
We believe that citizens need easy access to information for business, educational, leisure and civic needs so our second important focus is service to the adult reader. We are building collections of high interest, current materials which are the basis for timely and accurate reference service. We will continue to emphasize our strong local history and genealogy collections.
Mission and Values
Victoria Public Library supports and nurtures readers of all ages, accessing information, satisfying curiosity and celebrating the diverse heritage and cultures of our community.
Communication: We communicate openly and honestly with the staff of the library and the residents of the community. We ask questions and listen to understand.
Teamwork: We work collaboratively within the library and with community organizations and groups.
Quality: We strive to provide excellent service to meet and exceed the expectations of our users. We treat mistakes as learning opportunities.
Integrity: We protect the privacy of every library user.
Charity: We respect and treat with dignity each person who uses the library and each employee of the library.
Innovation: We look to the future, are willing to change and try new things in order to meet the changing needs of our users.
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