Vision Statement

A Christ-centered academic library committed to providing knowledge and truth to lifelong learners molding them to become inner-directed Vincentian leaders committed in advocating the welfare of the poor and care of our shared home.

Mission Statement

The SJDEFI library supports instruction, research, academic and non-academic services of the institution in an environment that suits the diverse needs of its stakeholders, providing resources that demonstrate the breadth of knowledge reflected in the program offerings, and facilitating access using cutting-edge technology and library innovations.

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Objectives

Intensify relevance of collection

In variety of formats relatively its adequacy with the demand of the stakeholders through a well-defined collection program.

Design/devise instruction

Both formal and informal for lifelong learning and critical thinking skills.

Create an environment

That promotes study and research by maintaining and improving the LRC facility, the condition of the collection and the use of the library.

Improve access to the library collections

Including electronic resources and promote library services to all its users.

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Continue systematic updates

Of equipment and computer hardware, and enhance access to new technologies.

Encourage members

To become professionally equipped for the job and keep an ideal number of staff to provide efficient service and fluid operations of the library.

CORE VALUES

✔ Advocacy for persons who are poor
✔ Respect for God’s creation
✔ Respect for human dignity
✔ Commitment to Vincentian Excellence
✔ Simplicity

ENABLING VALUES

✔ Compassionate service
✔ Co-responsibility
✔ Social commitment
✔ Solidarity

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

✔ Christ centered
✔ Charitable
✔ Compassionate
✔ Competent
✔ Creative