Mission Statement

Marigold Library System provides leadership and library resources to the interdependent network of its members.

	Marigold is a proactive source of current and historical information on issues and trends.
	Marigold assumes the responsibility of leadership.
	Marigold provides the means for sharing material and human resources.

We believe that:

	access to library services should be equal and universal
	sharing and cooperation provides efficient use of community resources
	a regional library system is the most effective means of sharing resources
	library services should be provided at a reasonable cost through a not-for-profit organization made up of member municipalities
	a federated library system of equal and autonomous members is more effective than an integrated system
	by using the energy, input and support from the local level, each member has an active role in the running of the system
	the public library, as an information provider, is an integral part of the cultural community
	library services are best provided to the community through public library boards
	library boards can further enhance services by cooperation and sharing with other information providers
	the principles embodied in the Canadian Library Association's Statement on Intellectual Freedom should be upheld in the provision of library service