Reinberger Children's Library Center Mission & Goals
The mission of the Reinberger Children’s Library Center is to serve as a research facility on the Kent State Campus and cultivate a community of diverse and passionate individuals, including faculty, students, staff, practitioners, researchers, authors, illustrators, children’s book creators, and community members, who are committed to advancing cross-cultural learning and interdisciplinary research in the field of children’s literature and youth services. By curating a vast and diverse collection of children’s literature and related material, while actively engaging in research that expands our insight and understanding of critical issues pertaining to youth, we strive to improve the welfare of society as a whole, with a particular focus on families and communities. Through a range of dynamic initiatives designed to educate, train, connect, and empower its community, we work toward this vision of creating a brighter, more equitable future for our most vulnerable citizens.