SELCO’s Mission
Supporting libraries through delivery of professional expertise and sustainable services
SELCO’s Vision
We Empower Libraries
SELCO’s Purpose
Strengthening, Improving, and Promoting Library Services in SE Minnesota
SELCO’s Priorities
- Public Libraries of SE Minnesota
- SELCO Staff
- Funding Entities
- Librarianship
SELCO/SELS Core Values
Service
- A philosophy of service to the member libraries is the foundation for all we do
- Continuously moving forward, innovating and improving is the key to relevance
- Commitment to the success of others is the path to individual success
Empowerment
- Taking risks is a necessary part of moving forward
- Success is celebrated; mistakes are owned and explored
- Strengths are recognized and utilized
- Anything is possible; everything is not
- Getting to “yes” may involve saying “no”
Leadership
- Accountability begins with all of us
- Act with integrity in all aspects of service
- Leaders exist at all levels of the organization
- Commitment to learning and remaining curious
Collaboration
- Working together makes us stronger
- A diversity of ideas and experiences makes for better outcomes
- Everyone engages and contributes
Openness
- Candid conversations are the key to organization success
- Sharing and understanding information requires effort on everyone’s part to succeed
- New ideas are encouraged from all levels of the organization
- Constructive feedback promotes growth
- Positive intent is assumed in all interactions