Mission and History
Pickler Memorial Library History
Pickler Memorial Library’s current building was constructed in 1925, expanded in in 1967, and renovated in 1993. It is named for Samuel M. Pickler, a former student and faculty member whose generous donation made the 1925 construction possible. More details and an illustrated timeline can be found at our history page.
Mission: Encouraging discovery through our resources, services, and space
- Supporting the teaching, study and research activities of the Truman State University community
- Teaching users to locate, obtain, and evaluate information, and assisting them in adapting to changes in information platforms and methods of access
- Providing an environment in support of individual and collaborative learning
- Developing, organizing, preserving and making accessible quality collections in various formats
- Designing and maintaining physical space and an online presence that facilitate learning, research, and study
- Making a commitment to continual assessment
Values
- Is timely and easily accessible to all who use the Library and its resources
- Respects our users’ right of privacy
- Is flexible, personal, courteous, and fair
- Is grounded with a user-centered focus
Discovery
- Freedom of inquiry for all library users
- Student and faculty success as a primary goal
- Scholarship, research, and lifelong learning for the Truman community
- The library as both an academic and cultural center that promotes outreach to all who may benefit from its resources
- The missions of the library and the university
- Discovery and collaboration as ways of engaging students and ensuring their success
Innovation
The library values staff and their creativity, flexibility, willingness to collaborate, and their ability to anticipate and respond to a changing environment.
Strategic Plan