Our Mission:
The mission of the Kathryn A. Martin Library is to expand equitable access to information, enhance learning and research across campus, and serve as an inclusive center for collaboration in our community.
Our Vision:
The vision of the Kathryn A. Martin Library is to be an essential partner for learning and inquiry in our community.
Our Values
Justice
We are committed to changing our library to make it more just, accessible, equitable, and inclusive.
Openness
We are committed to making information open and accessible to our community and to providing clear and transparent communication among library managers, library workers, and library users.
Balance
We are committed to offering sustainable services that prioritize the well-being of our staff and community.
Growth
We are committed to learning, changing, and developing in our work, and we recognize that there are always opportunities to develop and improve our services and collections.
Library Information
Who is Kathryn A. Martin?
The Kathryn A. Martin Library, completed in September 2000, was named for UMD's eighth chancellor. She was the first female chancellor in the University of Minnesota system, serving from 1995-2010 and leaving a legacy of robust growth, 12 new buildings, and major renovations. The UMD Library was renamed in her honor on October 7, 2013.
For historic information about the library, see UMD's Building History Gallery or consult the UMD Archives..