Vision
To be a digitally transformed library advancing access to information that impacts society.
Mission
To enhance information discoverability, access, and use through innovation.
Our Values
The LIS embeds the following foundational values based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, and freedom:
- Caring and inclusive
- Embracing diversity
- Transparency
- Excellence in all our endeavors
- Ethics in all endeavors
- Responsibility and accountability
- Academic freedom and freedom of research, including freedom of access to information.
Annual Reports
Policies, Rules and Guidelines
General
- NWU Policies & Rules
- NWU Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Library and Information Services Policy
- Library Code of Conduct
Outreach, Projects and Quality
Loan Services
Information Services
Research and Open Scholarship Services
Information Resources
- Information Resources Procedure Manual
- LIS Collection Development Guidelines
- LIS Binding of Library Materials
- LIS Repair of Damaged Books
- LIS Supplier Evaluation Guidelines
- Weeding Guidelines
Library Systems
Strategic Plans
- Strategic Plan 2021-2025
- Strategic Plan 2024 and Beyond (To follow.)
Quality Assurance
Purpose
The purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in the LIS is to develop and establish procedures for monitoring, maintaining and promoting standards of library services, facilities and resources in alignment with the Library and Information Service strategic goals and support and advice from the NWU Quality Enhancement Office.
LIS Quality Manual
Quality assurance tools
Peer evaluations
Benchmarking visits
Benchmarking action plan
CHELSA
Statistics