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Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mission of the Goddard Library is to engage and inspire members of our university and the global community to develop individual passions, expand understanding, and create new knowledge to take bold action for the betterment of individuals, society, and our world through:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Providing expert information education and research support to our students, faculty, and all members of our community of researchers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Curating, exhibiting, and preserving the historical materials of the Clark Archives and Special Collections to communicate Clark\u2019s unique contributions to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Designing events, displays, and opportunities for library engagement to engage students; shine light on the work of our community of researchers and creatives; and highlight Clark\u2019s positive impact on society.
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Facilitating access to expansive digital, print, and multimedia collections tailored to support learning, research, and creative works at Clark University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivating, developing, and maintaining dedicated spaces that meet the varied needs of our community, while inspiring intellectual curiosity, engagement, and growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Usage guidelines<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Users of the Goddard Library adhere to the following usage guidelines to support the library\u2019s mission to provide resources and services that support teaching and research across the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hours and visiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We provide a variety of services and resources to the campus community. Please review our hours to find out when we\u2019re open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General contact information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goddard Library
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Archives and Special Collections
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Meet the team<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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