Provide access to information, knowledge and material in support of educational, entrepreneurial, cultural, research, and recreational activities.
Cheerfully assist the general public in obtaining accurate and up-to-date information as well as classic or popular fiction, nonfiction and reference books, magazines and materials in printed, multi-media and digital formats.
Maintain and expand traditional library services to the readers and nonreaders of all ages. Provide special emphasis on
Children’s and Youth collections, services and programs.
Reach out to groups, classes, and individuals who have not traditionally used public library services. Seek out means to serve the underserved throughout all islands of the Commonwealth.
Pragmatically use computer and related technology to reduce the inherent isolation of island societies and establish the library as a window to the outside world.
Avoid obsolescence, anticipate trends, and create new models of public access as technology evolves. Take advantage of unexpected breakthroughs as well as changes in technology and other library services.
Deliver innovative services that anticipate the needs of the library’s users.
Collaborate with the Federal Government, other agencies, organizations and businesses to prudently improve services or resources for the public.
Promote flexible and responsive administrative structures, procedures and measures in internal and external relations with all governmental entities.