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Mission & History

Mission Statement
The Bishop Mueller Library contributes to the mission of Briar Cliff University by providing services and resources that help fulfill institutional outcomes. The Library takes an active role in academic endeavors by supporting curricular needs and research, offering access to virtual and physical resources, and teaching information literacy components that develop critical thinking skills. The primary goals of the Library are to deliver quality service and to facilitate life-long learning.

History
Briar Cliff's Library is named for J. M. Mueller, bishop of the Sioux City diocese from 1948-1970, and was built in 1958. The building was fully automated and renovated in 1993 and offers a complete range of resources and services.