The user wished to know if it was possible to make a more modest donation to the library.

I assured her that while donations of very large amounts of money were appreciated, they were seldom forthcoming, and we did accept donations in kind as well.

Our Friends of the Library group make regular donations of funds they have raised through book sales and raffles.

This money is used to buy talking books, large print books or designated items of equipment.

Over the years, Friends have been very generous donors and have helped supplement the library's collection.

The library regularly receives donations of books and magazines, which we sort for suitability.

Those, which are useful, are placed in our collection. The other items are given to Friends to be sold at their book sales.

This conforms with the library's Collection Development Policy which states:

"Donations are accepted with the understanding that they will not necessarily be added to the collection.

The material will be judged by the same selection standards as applied to new purchases. Unsuitable donations will be discarded or passed over to Friends of the Library for book sale consideration".

Various community organisations have donated money or materials such as books, videos and audio tapes to the library.

The Bundaberg Italian Australian Association gave a selection of books, videos and magazines which highlighted Italian culture and the Australian-Italian relationship.

The Bundaberg support group of the Brain Injury Association of Queensland presented a kit containing brochures, booklets and a video.

The kit provides practical information on acquired brain injury for those in need and for carers, friends and family members.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints donated a selection of books and videos about Mormon beliefs and history, and recently, the Bundaberg Ministers Association donated $1000 to the city council for the purchase of Christian books.

We have received books and videos concentrating on various Eastern religions, as well.

A large number of library users have donated books in memory of deceased friends and family members, as this is considered to be a very effective way to celebrate and commemorate the life of a loved one.

That individuals, organisations, community groups and service clubs donate materials and money to the library is recognition of the high profile and the quality of service the public library has achieved.

We wish to maintain this relationship with the community.