The Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives' mission is to provide biomedical information for inquiry, discovery, and innovation. We provide strong collections, innovative services, engaging educational programs, archival preservation, knowledgeable staff, and collaborative spaces. We are located in the Seeley G. Mudd building and also offer extensive online services and collections.
10 Searle Drive; DUMC 3702; Durham, NC 27710 Directions
On this page: Annual Snapshot | Mission, Vision, and Goals | Service Animals Policy
Annual Snapshot
The Medical Center Library & Archives annually collects facts, figures, and accomplishments of the Library and staff members and produces an annual snapshot.
Our Mission, Vision, and Goals
Mission
Biomedical information for inquiry, discovery, and innovation
Vision
The Medical Center Library & Archives will further inquiry, discovery, and innovation through:
- Biomedical information integrated into clinical, research, and learning environments
- Innovative services that address challenges and opportunities within Duke Health
- Educational programs that support evidence based practice and lifelong learning
- Archival and preservation services that capture institutional knowledge and history
- Knowledgeable, responsive staff delivering essential services
- Collaborative spaces for shared expertise, learning, and discovery
Goals for 2024–2025
Cultivate an inclusive staff environment
Prioritize teamwork, mutual respect, curiosity, and professional growth.
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through professional development.
- Encourage co working, cross training, wellness activities, and project based collaboration.
- Build a learning organization culture that supports individual and collective growth.
- Review administrative processes and committee structures to promote equitable participation.
Reimagine library spaces
Develop an innovative and holistic plan to meet evolving patron and staff needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess evolving and unmet needs.
- Address short and long term accessibility issues.
- Evaluate physical collections and access strategies, including on site and off site materials.
- Promote sustainability and inclusion in space planning.
- Work with partners to identify funder engagement opportunities.
Implement innovative technologies
Optimize staff workflows and enhance the patron experience.
- Implement Alma as the integrated library system.
- Pilot Alma course reserves for electronic and print materials.
- Explore opportunities and barriers for generative AI use with patrons.
- Explore AI use to streamline internal workflows.
Preserve and celebrate Duke’s history
Collect, preserve, document, and celebrate Duke’s history.
- Collect archival materials from underrepresented individuals, departments, and groups.
- Explore options for preserving email and other born digital materials.
- Use Centennial efforts to prepare for the 2030 School of Medicine anniversary.
Build skills and knowledge across Duke Health
Support research, teaching, and patient care through effective information use.
- Create and share instructional videos that can be viewed asynchronously.
- Implement a coordinated library communications plan that supports awareness raising and assessment.
- Forge collaborations for mission aligned programming, training, and events.
We welcome comments about these goals and future directions. Please send suggestions to Megan von Isenburg, Associate Dean for Library Services and Archives.
Service Animals Policy
The Medical Center Library & Archives is committed to providing an open and accessible environment to all members of the Duke community, including welcoming service animals that assist individuals with disabilities in compliance with applicable law.
Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed in the library or archives facilities, except when invited as part of a library sponsored program.
For questions, contact Megan von Isenburg or refer to Duke’s Services and Assistance Animals Policy.