Our Mission Lincoln Trail Libraries System connects the people of East Central Illinois to information through cooperation.
Our Vision Lincoln Trail Libraries System envisions a future where collaboration between libraries and organizations results in easy access to information anytime, anywhere.

Our Values
The following are the core values for Lincoln Trail Libraries System:

• Democracy
We value every individual's right to explore, learn, and question.
• Collaboration
We value collaboration between libraries, cultural organizations, and information agencies.
• Confidentiality/Privacy
We value confidentiality and privacy for all individuals.
• Intellectual Freedom
We value freedom of access to information for all individuals.
• Diversity of Community
We value the diversity of our members and their communities.