Section: History, Authority, Mission
Approved: 6/19/1997
Reviewed: 3/27/2003, 12/20/2007, 3/28/2019
Revised: 3/28/2002, 11/18/2010, 3/17/2016, 3/17/2022, 8/15/2024
Mission Statement
Ames Public Library: We connect you to the world of ideas.
Values
As a department of the City, Ames Public Library embraces the Excellence Through People Values, which are:
- Continuous Improvement
- Creativity and Innovation
- Customer Driven
- Data Driven
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Employee Involvement
- Excellence
- Fiscal Stewardship
- Honesty and Integrity
- Leadership
- Positive Attitude
- Respect One Another
- Safety and Wellness
- Teamwork
Strategic Planning
The Ames Public Library and the Board of Trustees are committed to the process of strategic planning and will meet the standards established by the State Library of Iowa for Tier 3 Library accreditation.