Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Beliefs
CHPL’s specific approach to embodying this mission is captured in its beliefs. These were initially developed to guide CHPL’s marketing efforts but they actually capture values reflected throughout the entire organization. By elevating them within CHPL’s strategic framework, we invite staff to see how their individual behaviors align to the beliefs expressed by the organization as a whole.

Empathy
We believe in everyone’s innate value and potential.

Enjoyment
We believe there is no prescribed path to knowledge – so why not make the journey fun?

Connection
We believe we go farther, together.

Community
We believe libraries are the incubators of community