MCPS Mission Statement

MCPS is an innovative educational community. We value diversity, and we are committed to equity and inclusion. MCPS empowers learners to realize success in an ever-changing global society through collaboration with communities, families, staff, and students. MCPS provides a safe, engaging learning environment and intentional exposure to positive social, emotional, and academic experiences.

MCPS Libraries are committed to encouraging and promoting lifelong learning by

• Fostering a love of literacy and a respect for the principles of intellectual freedom

• Ensuring equitable access to diverse and authentic resources

• Providing essential and innovative instruction on information literacy skills through teaching and collaboration

• Embracing, respecting, and celebrating the diversity within our community while fostering self-discovery

• Creating ethical users of information while modeling appropriate digital citizenship skills through fair and responsible use of resources