Vision & Mission
We support the clinical, research, and educational programs of National Jewish Health as a preeminent healthcare institution. Our mission is to provide accurate and timely information, where and when it is needed, in the most useful format.
We pursue this
mission by providing access to worldwide biomedical information networks and
supplying an organized collection of electronic and print materials. We support
informed patient care, provide current information for the conduct of novel, basic, translational, and clinical research, and provide educational resources for healthcare and research professionals.
Our Values
Integrity
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We adhere to the highest standards of fairness, justice and
equality in our work.
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We relate to each other with honesty and candor.
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We maintain a strong work ethic, taking responsibility for our
work and actions, keeping our word, and following through on our commitments.
Respect
- We treat everyone with equal consideration and courtesy.
- We encourage differences in perspective and maintain an openness
to new ideas and adventures.
- We engage others with compassion, empathy and tolerance.
- To reach our full potential in intellectual vitality, innovation
and flexibility, we are committed to an environment that is inclusive and
diverse.
Excellence
- We are committed to excellence.
- We employ the best tools, people and resources to accomplish our
work.
- We are dedicated to ongoing learning for individual and
organizational growth.
- We continuously improve our processes, procedures, and services
to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Creativity and
Flexibility
- We meet the changing needs of the library and its users by
developing innovative solutions, practices, and services in a creative work
environment.
- We support flexibility, collaboration, and openness to new
ideas and practices.
Open
Communication
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We promote an environment where communication is encouraged,
open, and two-way.
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We share information that keeps stakeholders actively involved
in decisions and actions that affect the success of the Library, because we
recognize the importance of library-wide participation.
