The Halifax Regional Library Board believes that a diverse and pluralistic society is central to our community’s identity. Libraries have a responsibility to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion.
Libraries strive to deliver inclusive service. Halifax Public Libraries recognizes and energetically affirms the dignity of those it serves, regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, income, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental capabilities.
Halifax Public Libraries understands that an acceptance of differences can place individual and collective values in conflict. The Library is committed to fostering an environment of understanding and respect. Halifax Public Libraries acts to ensure that people can enjoy services free from any attempt by others to impose values, customs or beliefs.
Halifax Public Libraries will make diversity and inclusion a priority in planning and decision making for staffing, collections, services and organizational change.
