History
The original structure
was built in 1954. An addition in 1980 more than doubled the size
of the library building.
View a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1954 structure.
Mission
Mikkelsen Library serves
as the information center for the Augustana College community through
its development of a local collection, its access to other sources
of information, its support of the instructional process, and its
encouragement of independent learning and research.
Strategic
Plan
The members of the Mikkelsen
Library staff and faculty library committee are pleased to share a
copy of the library's new strategic plan. The library last articulated
a comprehensive strategic plan in 1994, followed by a space utilization
plan in 1997, and a staffing plan in 1998. The new plan builds on
the accomplishments and existing strengths of the library and its
staff. It identifies those areas that will challenge us in the future
in terms of staff time and energy, and it points out some needs for
additional financial resources.