About the Library

About Us

As dean of University Libraries, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. The following pages provide a glimpse of the wonderful collections, resources and services available to BGSU students and faculty.

Academic libraries continue to grow and change in response to technological innovations, while preserving primary source materials to ensure scholarly access for future generations. The University Libraries fosters excitement in the process of discovery and advances teaching, learning and research through quality collections, resources and services including more than 7 million items in multiple formats.

The University Libraries continues to thrive as a central part of the academic life of BGSU. We continue to seek funds to expand and renovate the University Libraries. I invite you to become a part of bringing the University Libraries into a new era by making a gift to the University Libraries. 

I encourage you to explore this website fully and to check back often to see our constant updates. We welcome your support if you are an alumnus and your questions if you are a student or faculty members.  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments about the University Libraries.

Warmest Regards,

Sara A. Bushong
Dean of University Libraries
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
sbushon@bgsu.edu

Sara Bushong

Vision Statement

As the academic heart of campus, the University Libraries (UL), advances teaching, learning, research, collaboration, and discovery to empower a diverse community of users to contribute to the public good. The UL aspires to provide anytime, anywhere access to resources, collections, services, and expertise.

Mission Statement

The University Libraries will contribute to student success and support teaching, learning and research by

  • providing access to resources, services, collections, and expertise;
  • creating innovative services and collaborative learning environments; and
  • fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community.

Strategic Objectives

  1. Investigate, understand, and respond to the needs of users and stakeholders to improve teaching, resources, services, collections, and processes.
  2. Integrate resources, collections, services and expertise in courses, programs, campus activities, and community activities.
  3. Communicate the effectiveness of the UL to show our value.

Strategic Goals for the 2024-25 Academic Year

  1. Improve discoverability of resources, services, collections and expertise.
  2. Develop new partnerships to support teaching, learning and research.
  3. Increase student academic success by offering intentional support services.

Updated: 06/11/2025 04:35PM