Preamble

Academic libraries are an essential part of the higher education program in the state since they provide access to and help in managing the overabundance of information available in the world today.

Mission

The Michigan Academic Library Council supports Michigan higher education by advocating cooperation and collaboration among the state’s academic libraries and by participating in multi-type library initiatives.

Values

Open dialog among Michigan academic libraries

Wider recognition and collective voice for Michigan academic libraries

Partnerships, affiliations and library-related initiatives

Open access to information

Respect each member library’s mission and values

Approved 3/31/06