Ypsilanti District Library
Mission Statement

As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library’s mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.

Strategic Planning Core Values

Public Trust
We commit to being fiscally responsible with public resources, to protecting patron confidentiality, and to providing safe, well-maintained and accessible facilities.

Equal Access
We believe in equal access to all YDL resources.

Diversity
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community through our collections, services, and staff.

Excellent Service
We commit to excellent service by providing accurate and reliable information in a respectful interaction between well-trained, friendly and efficient staff and all members of our community.

Outreach & Partnership
We will actively develop partnerships and joint activities with community groups to further the YDL mission.

Idea Gathering Place
As an idea-gathering place, the library promotes the democratic ideals of intellectual freedom by providing for a free exchange of information and ideas from a wide variety of viewpoints.

Approved by YDL Board of Trustees 1/23/03