The Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is the primary intellectual center for the overall MTSU student body and is a reflection of the university's commitment to education and research. Last year alone, the Library checked out 80 student laptops 25,027 times, provided access to more than 1,000,000 print volumes, 1,300,000 microforms, 300,000 e-books, 20,000 e-journals, 200+ research databases, provided access to 400+ desktop computers with print capabilities, and supported more than 1,000,000 library visits with a wide array of academic services. As an active partner in the scholarly communication process, the Library provides information resources and instructional services that attempt to meet the needs of all students, faculty, staff and researchers regardless of their academic disciplines. This proposal enables the Library to standardize the security on all student accessible computers, as well as, provides a reimaging solution. Both of these resources will allow the Library to more easily support the current technology environment and support the campus virtual initiative. The overall vision of the Library is guided by the values of excellence, collaboration, service, and responsibility, is the main gathering place for knowledge, wisdom, and the exchange of ideas in an environment of open communication and intellectual freedom. It is a vital partner in the academic mission of the university and offers a skilled staff, with supporting innovative technologies; provides a diverse academic community with an abundance of information, regardless of their location and fully supports all teaching, research, and service missions of the overall university/community.
