Lancaster County Library Competitors

At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we continually go the extra mile to fulfill our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Each one of our more than 18,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make the Lehigh Valley a healthier – and better – place in which to live. You and your family deserve high-quality care, and we’re passionate about delivering it to you. We’re driven to do everything we can, every day, to ensure the care you need is available at Lehigh Valley Health Network. While we’re focusing on you, people from throughout the nation are focusing on us. We’ve received awards from national organizations recognizing us as one of the nation’s premier health networks. Many of the awards recognize us for providing superior care. For example, U.S News & World Report consistently ranks us in several areas. The expertise of our staff also is recognized. The American Nurses Credentialing Center names us a Magnet® Hospital, the highest honor for nursing excellence. Plus, the Leapfrog Group gives us an “A” for patient safety. We are humbled by such recognition and also are proud of our affiliations and accreditation.

The Free Library of Philadelphia advances literacy, guides learning, and inspires curiosity with 54 neighborhood libraries city-wide.

Vision The Dauphin County Library System Serves the information needs of Dauphin County citizens with a dedicated staff of skilled and knowledgeable library employees; Is the bridge that unites available, affordable, and accessible information with a widely diverse community; seeks opportunities to meld traditional library services with new technologies; Is the information place, working hand-in-hand with other agencies to provide access to the information that is integral to the well-being of our community Guiding Principles The Dauphin County Library System is committed to: Upholding the principle of free speech and to opposing the restriction or suppression of ideas, information, or artistic expression; Serving all people, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, physical ability or economic status; Providing free basic services to all and making prudent decisions about those services; Being fully accountable for all funds we receive; Promoting a lifelong love of learning.