Vision Statement
Providing pathways to knowledge and opportunities
Mission Statement
Strengthen • Connect • Ignite
The mission of the North Dakota State Library is to strengthen and enhance ND libraries,
connect people to reliable resources, and ignite lifelong learning
Guiding Principles
The North Dakota State Library is committed to:
Providing leadership and expertise to the North Dakota Library Community
Delivering access to and assistance with credible information sources
Fostering a welcoming environment to all
Collaborating with state government to meet the needs of North Dakota