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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

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