Mission+Statement

Jefftine University Library Mission Statement:
The mission of Jefftine University Library is to support the university curriculum. In addition to supplying the resources necessary for the continued support of the academic programs, JUL seeks to educate students and university affiliates in the proper handling of such resources. To this extent, information literacy is an important part of library outreach. Our own approach to this aspect of the library’s work adheres closely to the standards set by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Through information and media literacy, the library teaches students strategies to conduct research and gives them the tools to become independent learners, while taking responsibility for their own education. To reach this goal we will teach students how to search, evaluate, interpret, and understand their findings, while also focusing on the importance of proper citation procedures. We want students to find research strategies, methodologies, and information resources, either print or electronic, that works best for their learning styles so they can have a successful academic career. 