Centralia College Kirk Library & Elearning

Library Goals:

Access: The Kirk Library shall provide ever increasing access to Information and technology resources in order to support teaching and
enhance learning, as well as to accommodate different learning styles and teaching modalities. Diversity: The Kirk Library shall provide barrier-free facilities, a supportive environment and, whenever possible, base policy decisions on practices t

hat afford library users maximum access to
resources, both on-site and online. Educational Programs: The Kirk Library shall foster an environment in which library users acquire information literacy skills and related computer competencies in order to support independent inquiry
and lifelong learning. Personal and Community Enrichment: The Kirk Library shall collaborate with campus and community groups to organize activities in order to promote such values as literacy, freedoms of speech and information, and respect for diversity. Stewardship: The Kirk Library shall acquire, organize, preserve, and secure for present and future users a strong collection, representative of diverse viewpoints, in order to support the educational programs of the college and record the history of the institution and its relationship to the region.