MISSION

The Department of Library Science of Clarion University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to educating individuals in the competencies needed for traditional and emerging careers in librarianship. The department views librarianship as the management and dissemination of information and knowledge to meet the needs of a global society. Within this context, the department is committed to assisting professional librarians, their staffs, and their organizations, particularly those who serve rural populations. The department contributes to the profession through research, publications, and the professional leadership of its faculty.