Vision

To evolve the role of the health science library into an archetype of whole-person health through a balance of innovation and human connection.

Mission

To provide balanced access to resources, services, and expertise that empower our users with the information literacy and research skills necessary to excel in their academic pursuits and promote evidence-based medicine.

Values

MUSM makes explicit—Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Community and Collaboration—and are dedicated to the following ideals in policy and action:

1. Accessibility
   We ensure access to quality information resources, services, and expertise to deliver a consistent user experience across all campuses, prioritizing knowledge sharing and on-demand access to cultivate autonomous and responsible users adept at patient-based learning.
2. Human-Centered Service
   We place the needs and well-being of our users at the forefront, tailoring our services, resources, and spaces to create an adaptable and compassionate environment responsive to their unique perspectives and experiences for the greater goal of enhancing the resilience and empathy of health professionals.
3. Community Engagement
   We actively foster partnerships between health professionals and local healthcare organizations, public libraries, and school districts in support of the promotion of health literacy for the improvement of population health outcomes.
4. Collaboration and Competency
   We prioritize cooperation over competition and seek to create an environment that is collegial and respectful of the population of our community of users and personnel, exemplifying the cultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration integral to effective academic and clinical settings.
5. Lifelong Learning
   We promote continuous improvement, embracing feedback, evaluation, and lessons learned to enrich our operations and encouraging curiosity, self-directed learning, and the development of critical thinking skills among our users in advocacy of evidence-based practices.