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Mission & Organization

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Mission

The Galter Health Sciences Library fosters knowledge discovery, sharing, and creation among Feinberg School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff. We work to advance research education, and health through integrated partnerships, dedicated services and resources, and a deep commitment to innovation, excellence, and well-being.

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Vision

To be a global leader in biomedical information access, use, and innovation.

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Our Values

  • We are BOLD: Innovators at heart, we keep an eye on the horizon and make the most of change and opportunity.
  • We constantly LEARN AND GROW: We take risks and try new things. We are agile and learn from our mistakes incorporating new knowledge to continually improve our efforts.
  • We COLLABORATE: Working together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. We seek opportunities to make new connections and nurture new voices.
  • We are DEDICATED: We bring our passion and high standard of excellence to everything we do, especially in the services and resources we provide to our patrons and the Feinberg community.
  • We prioritize EQUITABLE PRACTICES: It is a privilege and responsibility to enable open equitable access to knowledge through our practices, systems, and innovations.
  • We champion INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE: We celebrate our differences and the full spectrum of human attributes to achieving our shared goals. We constantly nurture a culture of integrity, respect, and community well-being and belonging.
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Welcome Statement

The Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center stands with Northwestern University’s commitment to a welcoming and inclusive community, regardless of beliefs.

This library strives to be a safe space and welcomes:
All races, ethnicities, and nationalities,
All sexual orientations and gender identities.
All religions and diverse abilities.
 
This library encourages everyone to:
Pursue knowledge and discovery,
Exercise your right to digital privacy and intellectual freedom,
Engage in critical thinking and evidence-based inquiry,
Contribute the very best and profoundly change the world.
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Organization

Please visit our individual departments page for more information.

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Updated: September 12, 2024