About the Library
The University Library is a key partner in supporting student learning, success, and well-being. We work collaboratively across campus to promote discovery of and access to information, to help students achieve their educational goals, and to preserve and provide access to the research of the Sonoma State Community and the cultural and social history of the North Bay.
We collaborate with instructional faculty on teaching and learning, develop and deliver information literacy curriculum, and provide programs to encourage students to engage critically with information and scholarship, and to develop their own scholarly voices.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment and build equity in the Sonoma State University community by providing access to the resources students and faculty need to achieve their research and learning goals.
Our Mission
The Sonoma State University Library advances student success by facilitating equitable access to information, tools for knowledge creation, and connection to a scholarly community.
Vision
As a result of the library's commitment to equity, curiosity, and critical inquiry, students are confident in making informed decisions in an information-rich world and are empowered to collaborate, contribute, and lead. Faculty and staff are supported in advancing teaching, research, and institutional transformation. Our spaces foster creativity, belonging, and community connection, strengthening both academic success and regional impact.
Our Values
We support the core values of the profession of librarianship and of Sonoma State University. In addition, we are guided by the values of
- Integrity and respect
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Creativity, curiosity, and critical engagement
- Education and lifelong learning
- Collaboration