Lamar Soutter Library - Mission

The Lamar Soutter Library (LSL) advances the mission of UMass Chan Medical School by ensuring access to trusted biomedical information and providing expert guidance. Our work strengthens evidence-based teaching, research, and care to advance health equity and improve health outcomes.

Lamar Soutter Library - Vision

The Lamar Soutter Library is guided by a commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and impact. We cultivate inclusive learning environments and serve as a forward-looking hub for interprofessional learning, discovery, and innovation throughout UMass Chan Medical School. By expanding equitable access to trusted evidence-based knowledge, we empower current and future clinicians, scientists, educators, and community partners to translate discovery into meaningful action. Through collaborations, the library advances the vision of UMass Chan to ensure every member of our community thrives.