Mission Statement
Fondren Library supports Rice University’s research and teaching aspirations by providing innovative research and information services, access to scholarly resources, and inviting physical and virtual spaces.
The Values Supporting our Mission are to:
- Collaborate
- Innovate
- Inspire trust
- Embrace diversity
- Provide excellent service
- Support University priorities
Fondren Library’s Strategic Initiatives:
Research
- Enrich the research experience through improved discovery and access
- Support the lifecycle of data and scholarly content
Teaching and Learning
- Provide instruction that fosters academic success
- Support faculty resource use and curricular design
Resources
- Build and preserve collections that support research, pedagogy and creative expression
- Develop a staff with the expertise to support the diverse information needs of the University
- Enhance library spaces to meet evolving teaching and research needs
Outreach
- Partner with regional, national and global institutions to maximize access to resources and services
- Engage the Houston community through access to library resources and expertise