Town Board Liaison

Barbara S. Nuchereno, Councilmember

phone: 631.7013

email: click to send an email

Mission Statement or Purpose

Connecting our diverse community with library resources that enrich, enlighten and entertain.

Principles

The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library will:

• Provide open, equal and free access to information in accordance with the American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights.”
• Deliver timely, confidential and customer-oriented service to meet the informational, recreational and educational needs of the community.
• Promote lifelong learning by encouraging all children and adults in their enjoyment of reading and discovery.
• Contribute to the region’s economic vitality by assisting individuals, businesses and government as they pursue better jobs and economic growth.
• Create and maintain an environment that attracts, develops and encourages a diverse and skilled staff.
• Listen to the entire community in pursuit of the Library’s Mission.
• Manage resources effectively and be accountable to its funding sources.
• Pursue the private and public funding necessary to fulfill the Library’s Mission.