Library Administration

The mission of the UW-Madison Libraries is to support excellence in teaching, research, and learning by providing resources, services, and spaces that ensure the success of our students, faculty, and staff. The UW-Madison Libraries are an essential partner to advancing the Wisconsin Idea, and engaging in local, state, national, and global collaborations and initiatives.

• About the UW-Madison Libraries

  The UW–Madison campus libraries are as diverse as the campus itself and range in size from small reading rooms to major research collections.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  Libraries are dedicated to the principles and practices of social justice, diversity, and equality among our staff, collections, and services.

• Mission and Vision

  What the UW–Madison Libraries aim to do and strive to be.

• Strategic Plan

  Learn about our our strategic directions, shared values, and related initiatives.

• Initiatives

  The UW-Madison Libraries are currently focusing on several ongoing initiatives

• Rethinking Libraries

  The Libraries are aligning services, collections, and spaces to reduce our physical footprint, while re-envisioning the critical support we provide to the research, teaching, and learning needs of campus.

• Facilities Master Plan

  The UW–Madison Libraries developed a long-term facilities master plan that offers a thoughtful and strategic approach to the libraries’ ongoing role as a fundamental part of a successful university.

• Structure and Governance

  View the General Library System at UW–Madison leadership team and shared governance group.