Our Mission

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Vision

Providing pathways to knowledge
and opportunities

Mission

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

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Center

Guiding Principles

Leadership

Providing leadership and expertise to the North Dakota Library Community

Services for Libraries

Access

Delivering access to and assistance with credible information sources

Online Resources

Welcoming

Fostering a welcoming environment to all

Services for Patrons

Collaborate

Collaborating with state government to meet the needs of North Dakota

Services for State Agencies