The mission of the website is to support the library's mission by providing a web-based knowledge management tool that is strong, content-rich, and user friendly. The library is committed to continuous improvement of a superior website.

To achieve its mission, the website will: (1) foster use of the library's collections, (2) increase participation in the library's programs and events, (3) encourage support for the library's operations, (4) provide general information about the library, and (5) offer other Web resources in support of the library's mission.

Goal 1: To foster use of the library's collections
Strategies
     introduce new users to the library
     broaden awareness of the depth and breadth of our resources
     provide resources and information for scholars
     provide information about and direct access to our collections
     promote library-sponsored research activities
     offer virtual exhibits

Goal 2: To increase participation in the library's programs and events
Strategies
     provide information about and a calendar of programs and events, as         well as means for online registration

Goal 3: To encourage support for the library's operations
Strategies
     provide information on funding opportunities
     provide information about Newberry library support groups (Newberry         library Associates, Friends of Genealogy, R&E Alumni Association,         Friends of the Newberry Consort, and Friends of the McNickle         Center).
     provide information on volunteer opportunities

Goal 4: To provide general information about the library
Strategies
     provide a history of the library
     provide information on tours
     provide information on rentals
     provide information on hours of operation
     provide information on jobs available

Goal 5: To provide other Web resources in support of the library's mission
Strategies
     provide a well-organized, group of links to other humanities-related         information sites
     seek out sites to which the library should be linked and encourage         those sites to do so.
     serve as a content site on topics related to the humanities and the         library's mission, e.g., conservation education