Goals and Objectives
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The goals and objectives of AU’s library and LRC are to:
- Provide current library materials and databases that support the academic curriculum
- Provide access to information resources, regardless of location
- Collect library materials in all formats, broaden and update all collections to meet the needs of AUST’s programs and support the various aspects of the institution: teaching, training, research and services
- Educate and assist college, students and staff in the identification and effective use of information resources
- Continue to strengthen and update all collections to meet the needs of AU programs
- Preserve AU’s collections and materials, and maintain and upgrade physical and technological infrastructure to enhance the quality of services
- Recognize that a minimum expectable standard is one resource per topic per student
- Meet or exceed accreditation standards 25
- Provide access to library resources and servers via web pages and online recourses
- Ensure that resources available are currently appropriate and accessible 24/7
- Work closely with users; know their needs and interests
- Put into practice the motto that building library resources is a continuous process
- Enhance information literacy, especially in the student community, by developing effective plans aiming at improving student ability to:
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- Access information effectively and efficiently
- Evaluate information and its sources critically
- Understand economic, legal and social issues when using information
- Access and use information critically and legally