Mission
Shaker Heights Public Library strengthens our diverse community and transforms lives by bringing together people, information, and ideas.
Vision
Shaker Library is an indispensable community asset that:
- Provides free and equal access to a wide range of resources that meet the diverse needs of our community.
- Prioritizes equity and inclusion
- Promotes literacy, the joy of reading, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Engages with the community and responds to its needs.
- Maintains vibrant and welcoming spaces where people can connect and collaborate.
- Serves as a trusted source of information.
- Helps the community learn, solve problems, and envision the future.
- Preserves and shares Shaker’s history.
Approved by the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees 7/19/2021
Values
We value:
- Literacy and lifelong learning
- Intellectual freedom and equal access
- Customer service excellence
- Integrity and accountability
- Environmental sustainability
- Fiscal responsibility
- Innovation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Outstanding employees
- Our Shaker Heights Community
Approved by the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees 7/19/2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We welcome, value, and seek to include people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, socioeconomic statuses, ages, visible and invisible disabilities, political and social viewpoints, housing statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We recognize that systemic inequities and barriers exist. We continually strive to dismantle them and provide equitable access for all members of our community and staff.
Revised by the Shaker Heights Public Library Board of Trustees 3/18/2024
