Mission and/or Vision Statements of Government Libraries ... - IFLA

Vision Statement:
The Vision of the National Library of Turkey is to support the cultural and economic
growth of the society and the creation of an information society by being the center of a
national information network.
UGANDA_____________________________________________
National Library of Uganda
Mission Statement:
To collect, preserve and disseminate Uganda’s documented intellectual and cultural
heritage, provide professional leadership in library and information delivery and promote
a reading culture.
UNITED STATES______________________________________
The Library of Congress (USA)
Mission Statement:
The Library's mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and
the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and
creativity for future generations.
Vision:
We will foster a free and informed society by building, preserving and providing
resources for human creativity, wisdom and achievement. We continually strive to place
these resources at the fingertips of the American people, their elected representatives and
the world for their mutual prosperity, enlightenment and inspiration.
Congressional Research Service/Library of Congress
Mission Statement:
CRS serves the Congress throughout the legislative process by providing comprehensive
and reliable legislative research and analysis that are timely, objective, authoritative, and
confidential, thereby contributing to an informed national legislature.
Vision:
Congress turns to CRS first when it is in need of legislative research or analysis to
support its deliberations and legislative decisions.