Knowledge Base: Library Policies

If some individual objects to the Library’s ownership of a item(s) and wishes to have the material removed, the following steps will occur:

• The individual will be given a copy of the Library’s Statement of Intellectual Freedom Policy.
• The individual will be given an opportunity to complete a “Request for Reconsideration of Library Material” form – (Appendix K).
• The request will be submitted to the Library Manager who will complete a review of the item and then forward the request to the Board.
• The Board will make a final recommendation about the material under review.
• The individual will be notified in writing of the recommendations within 30 days, of filing their request for reconsideration.
• If not satisfied with the recommendation of the Board, a written appeal must be made to the Board within 30 days. The appeal will be added to the agenda of the next regularly scheduled Board meeting for reconsideration.
• Notice of the final determination will be sent to the challenger within 30 days of the Board meeting.
• The challenged material(s) will remain in the collection until the final determinations is made.