Library Mission

Library Mission Statement

The mission of the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library is to provide the population of Appomattox county with access to knowledge, ideas, and creative expression by collecting and offering print resources, audio-visual materials, and electronic information services which are of interest to the community; to assure ease of access to these materials; and to provide programs to stimulate the awareness and use of these resources by establishing access to human informational and creative resources of Appomattox County and Beyond. The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning and individual enlightenment and community enrichment throughout the region.

Library Purpose

The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library has four primary roles. These roles reflect the objectives of the individual patrons of the Library:

  1. Popular Materials Library - Makes available current materials of high interest in a variety of formats for persons of all ages.
  2. Education Support and Independent Learning Center - Supports the educational goals of all Commonwealth citizens by providing resources which correspond to their diverse needs.
  3. Preschool and School-Age Children's Library's - Encourages young children to develop a love of reading, learning, and libraries by providing materials and programs for children, as well as for their parents and caregivers.
  4. Adult and Senior Outreach Center - Encourages community development, cultural enrichment, and establishes the foundation for increased adult learning and adult circulation.

As an institution which helps individuals develop their own convictions and pursue personal opportunities, the library plays an important role in the operation of a free and democratic society. Serving students of all ages the Library is part of the educational structure of the community. The Library serves residents as well as government, clubs, organizations, businesses, industry, social services, artistic and religious institutions, providing information service to the community as a whole. The diverse nature of the community is reflected in the collections and services of the library.

The J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library serves people of all ages, backgrounds, and persuasions, respecting their individual library needs. Proudly upholding the public’s freedom of access to information, the Library does not restrict access to facts, ideas, and creative expression, unless restricted by law, to any member of the community.