Mission Statement

The Millard Sheets Library provides a learning environment designed to inspire creative students and faculty at Otis College of Art and Design.


Goals of the Otis Library

1. To provide collections of traditional library materials as well as emerging digital resources which foster creativity, critical thinking, and diversity of thought, with an emphasis on supporting the Otis curriculum
2. To provide anytime/anywhere access to library databases and information resources
3. To empower students and faculty in their ability to locate, evaluate, and critically use print and electronic resources
4. To collaborate with the faculty to design information literacy instruction that supports critical thinking
5. To support the faculty in learning and using appropriate instructional technologies
6. To promote this library and other libraries as a source of inspiration for creative work, intellectual pursuits, recreation, and independent lifelong learning
7. To play an active role in supporting more effective organization and presentation of information for the diverse audiences of the College
8. To actively participate in the intellectual life of the College