Donors


The Nigel Community Library is guided by the principle that “each individual in our global society has the right to a full range of library and information services.” Libraries should, therefore, serve all members of the community without discrimination based on cultural and linguistic heritage; provide information in appropriate languages and scripts; give access to a broad range of materials and services reflecting all communities and needs; employ staff to reflect the diversity of the community, who are trained to work with and serve diverse communities.

Library and information service in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts includes providing services to all types of library users as well as underserved communities. Libraries in culturally diverse societies should focus on a number of elements that relate to information, literacy, education, and culture such as promoting awareness of the positive value of cultural diversity, fostering cultural dialogue, encouraging respect for and preservation of linguistic diversity, supporting the preservation of oral traditions, and supporting the inclusion and participation of people from all cultural backgrounds. This can be achieved through a number of activities such as developing culturally diverse and multilingual collections and services, allocating resources for the preservation of cultural expression, program development (e.g., focusing on newcomers), linguistically appropriate access systems, and outreach. The Nigel Community Library seeks donor assistance to fulfil its vision and thereby improve the literacy levels in the community.