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Our Mission

The mission of the King County Library System is to provide free, open and equal access to ideas and information to all members of the community.

Principles of Service

• Provide open, non-judgmental access to collections and services without regard to race, citizenship, age, educational level, economic status, religion, or any other qualification or condition.
• Provide free access to, and promote the communication of, ideas and information.
• Advocate and support First Amendment rights and the Library Bill of Rights, and protect library materials from censorship.
• Create an environment which encourages users to encounter the rich diversity of concepts on which a democratic society depends.

Goals

• Provide collections and services to meet community needs and interests.
• Promote the King County Library System and the awareness and use of library resources, services and programs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with other libraries and with cultural, educational, social and informational agencies.
• Attract and develop a high-quality staff with special skills, knowledge and abilities to help library users. Create an environment which motivates staff to achieve high levels of performance and productivity.
• Exercise prudence in the utilization of human, financial and physical resources.
• Utilize appropriate technologies to maintain and improve library operations and services.
• Provide and maintain appropriate facilities.

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Last Updated: July 22, 2007