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Web Site Mission Statement

Purpose
 Scope
 Selection Criteria for Web Sites

Purpose

The purpose of the University of Arkansas Libraries Web site is:

• to provide researchers timely and accurate information about, instruction in, and access to library collections, services, and policies
• to provide a platform for developing digital collections
• to provide library employees with timely and accurate information about internal policies and procedures, in addition to links to resources elsewhere on the Web
• to share internal policies, procedures, and documents with colleagues at other libraries

Scope

The University of Arkansas Libraries Web site includes:

• Links to and descriptions of subscription and free digital resources and collections
• Instructional modules and tutorials in the use of library resources
• Digital exhibits and collections created or hosted by the Libraries
• Information about library services, collections, and policies
• Information about activities and services elsewhere on campus or in the University of Arkansas System

The Libraries' Web Site does not include:

• Personal Web pages
• Copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright holder
• Pages that do not comply with the style guidelines set forth by the Web Development Committee

Selection Policy for Internet Resources

Subject librarians select appropriate Internet resources for each topic area, according to overall collection guidelines. To be included in the Libraries' Web site, resources must serve the academic and research interests of the University. If you would like to recommend that a Web site be included, please contact the appropriate subject librarian.

While the University Libraries make every effort to maintain only links to information that is timely, complete, accurate, and relevant to the Libraries' mission, they cannot be held responsible for information maintained on other servers. Links to other Web sites are for the convenience of our users and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement. If you find a link that is broken or inappropriate, please report it to the Web Services, who will refer it to the librarian responsible for that subject area for review.

Last modified: Tuesday, August 12, 2008