Purpose, Mission and Goals

 

The Purpose of the Katharine L. Boyd Library

The purpose of the Katharine L. Boyd Library is to contribute to the college and library missions and Goal 6: "To foster an atmosphere of friendliness, civility, and respect, and to provide support programs that support student learning and success" and Goal 8: "To ensure that the college is run efficiently; that modern technology is employed in all facets of the college's operations; that the campus is clean, safe, and beautiful; and that it raises the funds necessary to advance the excellence of its programs." and Goal 10: "To monitor program and service performance in each of the above areas and to use the data gathered to improve the college's effectiveness".

 

The Mission of the Katharine L. Boyd Library

The mission of the Katharine L. Boyd Library is to serve the students and faculty of Sandhills Community College as well as, insofar as budget and staff permit, the students enrolled in baccalaureate programs on our campus and the members of the community who draw upon the college library for research and recreational use. In concert with this major mission, the library also seeks to comply with the Criteria for Accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and with the American Library Association Standards for Community, Junior, and Technical College Learning Resources Programs.

 

The Goals of the Katharine L. Boyd Library

The goals of the Katharine L. Boyd Library are to:

• Provide resources that are adequate to support the instructional programs of the college.
• Provide equipment - computers, copiers, etc. -which is updated or replaced on a regularly scheduled basis so as to ensure library patrons with adequate support.
• Provide a sufficient number of professional support staff to perform adequate services to library patrons.
• Provide library staff with regular opportunities for professional development and/or specialized training.