Library Committee

Vision

To cultivate an open, dynamic, and digitally-forward library ecosystem that empowers every learner, researcher, and teacher at Regent Education and Research Foundation to discover, create, and contribute knowledge with confidence and curiosity.

Mission

To provide equitable access to high-quality information resources, foster information literacy, and build an inclusive library culture that supports teaching, research, and lifelong learning—while keeping the coffee machine (and the Wi-Fi) well-stocked for long study nights.

Goal

To transform the Library into a hybrid knowledge hub where physical and digital collections, learner-centered services, and collaborative spaces come together to accelerate academic success, research excellence, and community engagement.

Objectives

• Expand and curate collections: Build and maintain a balanced, up-to-date mix of print, digital, and multimedia resources aligned to the Foundation’s curricula, research priorities, and emerging fields.
• Enhance access and discovery: Implement intuitive cataloguing, searchable platforms, and remote access so users can find what they need—anytime, anywhere (yes, even at 2 AM during exam week).
• Promote information literacy: Design workshops, tutorials, and one-on-one consultations that teach critical evaluation, ethical use of sources, reference management, and effective research strategies.
• Support research excellence: Offer specialized services for faculty and students, including literature searches, data management guidance, open access support, and assistance with publication pathways.
• Create collaborative learning spaces: Design comfortable, tech-enabled zones for group study, seminars, and interdisciplinary exchange that encourage peer learning and innovation.
• Champion inclusivity and accessibility: Ensure collections and services reflect diverse voices and learning needs—providing assistive technologies, multilingual materials, and flexible service models.
• Leverage technology responsibly: Integrate modern tools—digital repositories, discovery layers, analytics—while safeguarding user privacy and ensuring fair, licensed use of resources.
• Measure impact and improve: Regularly assess library services through user feedback, usage statistics, and outcome metrics to continuously refine offerings and demonstrate value to stakeholders.
• Foster community and outreach: Run reading drives, author talks, and research showcases that position the Library as a cultural and intellectual focal point for Regent Education and Research Foundation and its wider community.
• Build partnerships: Develop collaborations with academic units, publishers, consortia, and local libraries to broaden access, share resources, and reduce costs.