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PPLD Vision, Mission, Philosophy & Guiding Principles

Vision

• Access: Every person in our community has free and equal access to materials, information, digital resources, and services reflecting the interests and needs of all members of the community. This access encourages public participation in our mission and promotes civic engagement in the democratic process.
• Learning: All in our community enrich their lives using the Library’s informational, cultural and educational resources.
• Literacy: The District is the preeminent supporter and promoter of literacy - traditional, cultural, and technological - through its resources and community collaborations.
• Service: We serve our community with responsible stewardship and dynamic leadership that reflect our commitment to excellence. Our service philosophy empowers us to meet our customers’ needs in a flexible and responsive manner.
• People: Every person in our community has a library card, uses materials and services, attends programs, and participates in the success of the Library.
• Inclusiveness: We are a public multicultural organization, free from discrimination and respectful of the richness of diversity. All socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, heritages, languages, and cultures are represented and celebrated through literature, information, programs, and services.
• Community Archive: The Library sets the standard for engaging our community in the preservation and use of its cultural history and evolving identity.
• The Library as Place: Our libraries are inviting and innovative places that promote civic pride and a sense of ownership within their unique communities.
• Collection: Our collections are known for both relevance and excellence and represent a forum for information and ideas reflecting the diversity of the community, while giving everyone a reason to use and support this institution.
• Collaboration & Partnerships: The Library’s contributions to the community are expanded and enriched through collaboration with the broadest spectrum of educational, cultural, social, economic, and community partners.

Mission

It is our mission to inform, empower, inspire, and entertain through service and resources that respect individuals and ideas, foster discovery, and build community.

Philosophy

Excellence, innovation, and collaboration enable the Pikes Peak Library District to achieve its mission through exemplary service and resources. We contribute to our diverse and dynamic community by facilitating access to relevant contemporary and historic collections, and empowering knowledgeable personnel, while managing available assets with integrity.

PPLD’s Guiding Principles

PPLD is a service organization comprised of individuals who are dedicated to excellence. The following principles guide our decisions and actions toward our community and colleagues.

• Integrity We are ethical, trustworthy and fair.
• Excellence We do whatever it takes to deliver exceptional results.
• Teamwork We cooperate and trust each other as team members working to achieve our mission.
• Flexibility We seek ways to remove obstacles.
• Innovation We encourage responsible risk taking and constantly search for new opportunities.
• Balance We make decisions that recognize and balance the needs of our patrons, the organization and employees.
• Inclusiveness We gain strength from diversity.