The U of T Scarborough Library is proud to be a central physical and virtual space through which all UTSC students, staff, and faculty move. We extend this natural interdisciplinarity through services and spaces that foster collaborations on campus, in the community, and beyond.

We take seriously our bond of trust to utilize public and institutional resources for the common good, and operate with responsibility and integrity to uphold the following statements:

Access

We provide and promote the broadest possible and most open access to information
We prioritize open technologies and standards in our work
We provide and promote access to technology and technical infrastructure

Collections & stewardship

We develop and steward inclusive and diverse collections that foster knowledge creation for now, and beyond our time
We collect and provide access to Scarborough and UTSC-relevant materials in partnership with our communities to preserve their cultural and historical legacies
We make collection decisions that consider and ensure long term preservation and access

Community

We are an integral part of and accountable to our communities
We are collaborative and pursue partnerships
We listen to one another, and we treat each other with respect and kindness
We strive to make decisions collegially, using expertise and evidence
We recognize and support ideas and we promote continuous learning

Diversity, equity & inclusion

We seek to make the library accessible for all
We work to amplify and support marginalized and underrepresented voices
We strive to provide safe, welcoming, and inclusive physical and virtual spaces
We respect and embrace the diversity of our staff and the individuals and communities we serve

Innovation

We value innovation and forward thinking in all areas and are committed to a future-facing library
We recognize that experimentation, risk-taking, and failure are necessary to effect change

Research & information ethics

We believe in developing effective information users, and in fostering critical information literacy skills for life
We promote the principles of intellectual freedom, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and the right to privacy
We promote critical thinking and the ongoing ethical use of information
We believe in evidence-based practice and pedagogy, and support excellence in the research process for the responsible creation of knowledge

Service focus

We operate respectfully, strive for transparency, and gather feedback from patrons, staff, and stakeholders
We are dedicated to excellent, responsive, user-focused services
We are committed to excellence and best practices in all aspects of library service delivery

U of T Scarborough Library Values