The St. Thomas University College of Law Library’s Mission Statement
The St. Thomas University College of Law Library advances the academic success and professional development of the St. Thomas University College of Law community by serving as a central hub for legal information, scholarship, and innovation. Through its comprehensive collections and dynamic services, Law Library supports faculty, students, and staff in their pursuit of excellence in legal education and practice. As both a preserved physical space and a forward-looking digital repository, the Law Library fosters intellectual discovery, ethical scholarship, and experiential learning in support of student achievement and faculty engagement.
In support of this mission, the St. Thomas University College of Law Library strives to:
• Promote academic achievement and bar examination readiness through curated resources and expert guidance,
• Serve as a vital information hub and trusted digital repository for legal scholarship,
• Support faculty teaching, research, and scholarly engagement, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for students,
• Preserve its role as a welcoming, physical meeting space that encourages intellectual exchange and community building,
• Adapt continually to the evolving needs of its patrons with flexible services and forward-thinking strategies,
• Uphold ethical standards in information stewardship and access,
• Champion excellence in intellectual discovery, experiential learning, and the overall student experience,
• Prepare future lawyers for success by integrating practical skills, research fluency, and lifelong learning values into their legal education.
Through these commitments, the Law Library remains a cornerstone of legal education at the St. Thomas University College of Law—supporting discovery, innovation, and the success of the next generation of legal professionals.