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Steely Library’s mission and vision statements were written in 2022 and finalized in 2023. This work was led by a library committee with input from library and campus stakeholders.

Mission

To equip our students and community for lifelong success through innovative barrier-breaking services, resources, and education, while fostering a student-first environment where all of NKU can gather and explore their curiosities.

Vision

Whether virtually or in person, Steely Library will lead in empowering the NKU community with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to transcend the ordinary college experience.

Campus Engagement

We engage with campus stakeholders in various ways. Two formal mechanisms include the Board of Student Stakeholders and the Faculty Advisory Board.
student stakeholders

Board of Student Stakeholders

The Board of Student Stakeholders (BOSS), established in 2020, is a committee of students who meet monthly to provide input on library services, policies, collections, spaces, programming, and technology. Members of BOSS provide feedback on current library initiatives and serve as ambassadors and advocates for the library. They work together every year to complete a $3,000 library improvement project of their choice.

faculty stakeholders

Faculty Advisory Board

The Faculty Advisory Board (FAB), established in 2020, includes faculty representatives from the various schools/colleges, classifications, and ranks. The goal is to generate dialogue about library initiatives, services, collections, spaces and for teaching faculty to serve as library advocates.