Mission Statement: “To support the teaching, performance and research activities of the Music Department faculty and students”

Vision: We will provide the SUNY Stony Brook Music Department and University Community with:

• the highest standards of music collections and services
• the latest and most pertinent use of available technology
• timely, informed and intuitive responses to the diverse programs and specializations of the Music Dept.’s faculty and students
• open lines of communication with our patrons and the Music Dept.’s Library Committee
• superior cataloging of our collections
• excellent reference service and bibliographic instruction, helping patrons to attain their goals of acquiring the most useful materials and becoming capable, independent researchers.
• solid knowledge of and cooperation with other institutions, so that patron access to services and collections extends beyond our doors.