Welcome to Old Dominion University Libraries! We are committed to providing an exceptional learning and 研究 environment for our students, 教师, 和工作人员. With our extensive collection of print and electronic resources, 包括书籍, 期刊, 数据库, and multimedia materials, we offer a wealth of knowledge across diverse subjects. Our dedicated librarians are here to assist with 研究 inquiries, offer guidance on information literacy skills, and provide expert support for academic success. From state-of-the-art technologies to collaborative study spaces, our libraries are designed to foster exploration, 批判性思维, and intellectual growth. Join us as we empower our university community through access to information, 创新服务, and a vibrant hub of scholarship.
我们的愿景
The Old Dominion University Libraries will be an innovative leader among Virginia academic libraries.
我们的核心目标
The ODU Libraries exist to inspire and empower the ODU community to learn, grow, and create.
我们的核心价值观
访问
We believe that the Libraries should provide free and equal access to information for all people of the ODU community. All resources, spaces, and 服务 we provide should be equitably accessible to all library users.
Equity of Opportunity
We believe in the fundamental right and ability of every person to learn and to transform themselves and their communities through learning.
持续增长
We believe in inspiring engaged learning among users 和工作人员 through the ongoing development of knowledge and by applying our expertise to the continuous improvement of resources, 服务, 和空间.
协作
We believe in being active agents and collaborators in the educational, 研究, and community engagement mission of the institution. We build relationships and work together toward shared goals that align with our Core Purpose and Values.
多样性的声明
The Old Dominion University Libraries mission is to enrich the academic, 研究, and learning experiences of the University community through access to its staff, 集合, 和空间. The Libraries' are committed to creating, 培养, and sustaining an organizational culture built on core principles of equity, 多样性, 和包容. We apply these principles throughout all phases of operations and 服务, 包括, but not limited to selecting and enabling access to resources; providing users with physical and virtual spaces; developing policies and procedures; and recruiting and managing personnel. The Libraries evaluate on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of our efforts to achieve inclusive excellence. Beyond the University, we seek to further core principles of equity, 多样性, 和包容 through active participation in state and regional library consortia 包括 VIVA and the Virginia Tidewater Consortium.