Old Dominion University Special Collections & University Archives is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and community members. We define these principles as follows: We are committed to coming together without prejudice to develop policies and practices which guarantee fairness, equal opportunity and equal access for every individual. We understand and respect that every individual brings a unique set of experiences, and this is reflected in our staff, collections, exhibits, services, and spaces. We strive to make the University Libraries a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every person feels a sense of belonging.
Special Collections & University Archives will demonstrate our commitment to these principles by increasing access, eliminating barriers, creating reflective metadata, working objectively with materials and with empathy for their creators, and providing a space where the Monarch mission of understanding and active learning is supported.