Mission and Purpose
Established at Duke University in 1991, the Library Advisory Board provides the organization and the Duke University Libraries with an opportunity to connect with alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Cooperation between the Library Advisory Board and the University Librarian raises the visibility of the Libraries within and beyond the University community, with a goal to undertake and promote the achievements and needs of the Libraries to alumni and other supporters.
The Library Advisory Board serves to actively and strategically support the stated mission and values of the Duke University Libraries. These are:
- Advance the research, teaching, and public service mission of Duke University by providing outstanding collections, trusted expertise, and exceptional service in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Empower scholarship and creativity across all fields of inquiry.
- Foster the research and teaching that defines a Duke education, the collaborations that contribute to stronger communities, and the intellectual explorations that inspire deeper connections with the world.