James Addison Jones Library

Mission Statement 

James Addison Jones Library serves the academic and social community that is Greensboro College. As a component of Greensboro College, Jones Library subscribes to the mission of the College. The dual tradition of liberal arts and the Judeo-Christian faith are reflected in the collection, services, and environment of  Jones Library.

Toward support of disciplined pursuit of truth, the Jones Library provides collections and resources which aid in the acquisition of knowledge and offers instruction and assistance to students to help in the development of critical awareness.  Print and non-print materials reflect a sense of history while incorporating the latest technology, represent a range of languages and literatures across traditional liberal arts disciplines, present a spectrum of political and social issues, and demonstrate the grounding of the College in biblical tradition.

In recognition that the faculty provides the most direct educational guidance of the students of Greensboro College, Jones Library seeks faculty participation in collection development, design of bibliographic instruction, and provision of other resources and programs. Materials are acquired and services are offered which support faculty teaching, research, and scholarship. Library staff work closely with faculty to develop methods and materials to assist students in effective use of resources.

Jones Library provides an environment that is participative in the cultural, service, and social programs of the College. Materials are acquired and events held which offer students the means to pursue personal and spiritual development and Jones Library staff are active in College community events and offerings. Students are encouraged to develop research and work skills in an environment consistent with the culture avowed by the College.

All of the programs offered by the College (professional, pre-professional, career-oriented, and lifelong learning) are supported through the collections, services, and instructional activities of Jones Library. Jones Library strives toward excellence in faculty, staff, and resources to aid in the intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth of the students at Greensboro College.

Goals:

• Provide assistance and service to all students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

• Provide a collection and resources that reflect the curriculum of Greensboro College, including the core requirements, academic majors, and the program of lifelong learning.

• Provide a collection and resources that support faculty teaching, research, and scholarship.

• Offer materials and programs that are developed cooperatively with faculty and serve to instruct and assist students in efficient and effective use of library resources.

• Provide services that expand the availability of materials to students, faculty, and staff beyond the library thorough interlibrary borrowing, provision of computer-based resources, and referral, as appropriate, to other libraries and information resources.

• Recruit, develop, and maintain an exemplary staff.

• Provide an adequate facility and instructional support for library services.

• Provide an environment that supports both residential and commuting students in their academic progress.

• Provide an environment for student staff that supports the students’ personal and professional growth.

•  Provide for open and effective management of the Library, including the development, coordination, and allocation of its various resources.