Mission Statement

Mission Statement
The mission of the Halifax County-South Boston Public Library System is to provide services, resources, and programs that will enhance the quality of life for all members of our community and to do so in an efficient manner.

Vision Statement
The Library Board of Trustees and the library’s staff work towards and envision a future in which our community’s residents make frequent use of the library’s services, resources, and programs in order to enrich their lives, and where the library is an integral, central, focal point within and for our entire community.

The Halifax County South Boston Public Library Core Values
Respect
We will have respect for our customers, for our staff, and for the library as an institution.

Service
We will maintain high expectations and standards for our services, resources, and programs, and for our staff.

Accountability
We will work to ensure transparency and efficiency in the administration and management of the library.

Knowledge
We will promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning.

Diversity and Inclusiveness 
We will provide a variety of viewpoints, a forum for the free exchange of ideas, and outstanding service to everyone in our community.

Teamwork
We will build partnerships based upon mutual respect, trust, and collaboration.