From the Dean
From the Dean
We are proud that the strategic framework for the Dartmouth Libraries was developed through engagement with a broad cross-section of Dartmouth stakeholders—students, faculty, library staff, senior leadership, and Trustees. Grounded in the Dartmouth Libraries values and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging, the result is a dynamic and ambitious plan, responding to and anticipating the needs of our communities in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. Our strategy is one that accelerates, engages, elevates, and amplifies scholarship and research at Dartmouth and beyond. Both achievable and aspirational, this strategic framework highlights our expertise while encouraging new discoveries and innovations.
Susanne Mehrer, Dean of Libraries
Purpose
Powered by questions, we spark discovery—within ourselves, our community, and our world.
Vision
We aspire to be the intellectual home of open and collaborative enquiry, moving us towards a more just society.
The library is a place [to] re-spark curiosity.
Dartmouth student
Strategic Pillars
Empower students by unlocking individual potential
We meet the varied research and learning needs of our students by thoughtfully curating collections and tailoring experiences that acknowledge our students' diverse backgrounds in support of achieving their future ambitions.
Accelerate advanced research
Our specialized experts and experienced research professionals are ready to collaborate more deeply at every stage of producing and sharing world-class research, scholarship, and creative outputs.
Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods
Staying current with technological developments that advance information and research practices, we harness the power of our expertise and experience to provide innovative solutions for research and knowledge creation.
Amplify Dartmouth's impact across the scholarly ecosystem
We promote Dartmouth across the evolving scholarly ecosystem by connecting knowledge creation and dissemination, reproducible research, and long-term Preservation, underpinning Dartmouth as a research-intensive institution.
At Dartmouth, the Libraries are the heart of the College.
Dartmouth Faculty
Strategic Goals
Significantly expand and promote public access to Dartmouth scholarship.
Enhance discovery and access to world-class research collections and content.
Create an Advanced Research Hub.
Complement and amplify initiatives that support student mental health and provide welcoming spaces.
Equip students with foundational and advanced research skills.
Highlight and celebrate Dartmouth’s scholarly achievements through events, programming and exhibits.