Who we are
Library and Instructional Services (LIS) consists of two divisions and six departments.
Library and Information Services—LIS1
- Administrative Services (LISAS)
- Archives and Special Collections (LISASC)
- Public and Instruction Services (LISPS)
- Technical Services (LISTS)
These work together to provide a collection rich in content, a functional and welcoming facility, and an operating service center in an extended regional, statewide, national, and global internetwork.
Learning and Instructional Services—LIS2
The Mission
Chicago State University’s Library serves the community of scholars, teachers, and learners by providing:
- a variety of information resources resident in all formats
- access to external information through consortia, networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
- quality service and public programs
- service-oriented, experienced information and media staff
- user-friendly systems and services in a hospitable environment
- accommodation for different cognitive styles and needs
- an invitation to explore, learn, and gain knowledge
- a culture that values information for higher education
- a quality program of continuing improvement
Vision
It seeks to be the Library of Choice for this CSU community and a model teaching library, archives, and media technology provider—a valued contributor to library systems and information services everywhere.
Informing to Learn—Learning to Know—Knowing
to Act
