In our commitment to these educational endeavors, the libraries engage in the following:
Mission and vision
To further Clark’s educational mission, its libraries instruct and guide students, faculty, and staff in accessing and evaluating information in a complex environment. We develop library collections and make available resources that support teaching and research across the University. In creating intellectual partnerships with our community, we strive to be fully engaged in the collaborative educational process.
Instruct and educate students, faculty, and staff in developing critical and analytical information-seeking skills that enable lifelong learning and independent scholarly pursuit.
Select, acquire, and preserve materials of quality, breadth, and depth — in traditional and innovative formats — that support the University’s curriculum and research
Support the aforementioned functions within the Archives and Special Collections, focusing primarily on the history of Clark University and its surrounding communities
Organize library collections according to accepted practices and ensure timely access to these resources
Provide access to local, national, and international information
Users of the Goddard Library adhere to the following usage guidelines to support the library’s mission to provide resources and services that support teaching and research across the University.
By the numbers
Our library is here to serve you, online or in person. Below, we let the numbers tell the story.
Computers stations for Clark students, faculty, and staff
Full text e-books available through the library website
Streaming videos available through the library website
Open hours each week during the academic year
Hits on the library website per year
Of seats to study quietly or work with others, with beautiful views in every direction.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Clark Libraries act to promote the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our spaces, collections, and services. We strive to hire staff and student employees from underrepresented groups. We support Clark’s campuswide initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Clark libraries are dedicated to celebrating the literature and scholarship of underrepresented groups and hold events and display collections annually.
Please share your feedback about how the Clark Libraries can work to create safe spaces for all by contacting University Librarian Laura Robinson at larobinson@clarku.edu or writing to library@clarku.edu.
Hours and visiting
We provide a variety of services and resources to the campus community. Please review our hours to find out when we’re open.
General contact information
Goddard Library
library@clarku.edu
1-508-793-7461
Archives and Special Collections
archives@clarku.edu
1-508-793-7206
