Collection Development Policy

Chapter 1

The mission of the Calhoun County Library is to provide materials, programs, and services that allow access to information, facilitate lifelong learning, and serve the cultural and recreational needs of all members of Calhoun County.

The Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees recognizes that American democracy functions only if the full range of human ideas is accessible to the people and the principle of the First Amendment of the Constitution is guaranteed by being exemplified by American public libraries which provide access to those ideas in accordance with the Library Bill of Rights. The library collection is protected by the First Amendment, as a marketplace of ideas that are contained in varied and divergent materials. The library collection will be selected and maintained to provide materials that will enable each individual to acquire or to adapt the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in self-government, be productive, elevate economic stature, enhance humanity, and contribute to enjoyment of life according to full exercise of free choice. The Library’s collection will include as wide a selection as possible, and subjects will be covered in sufficient depth to meet anticipated and expressed needs within budgetary constraints.

Purpose:

The Collection Development and Selection Policy governs the selection of materials and maintenance of Library collections for Calhoun County Library. The purpose of this policy is to describe criteria for selection of Library materials, describe Library collections and how they are managed, and to establish a framework for continuous evaluation and improvement of the collection.

The Board of Trustees of the Calhoun County Library entrusts the development of library collections to the Director and his/her designated staff members. Library collections are considered as a whole for the Library district and are referred to in this policy as a single collection. The Library Board of Trustees considers all materials selected under this policy constitutionally protected.

Organizational Responsibility:

Calhoun County Library responds to community needs by providing:

  • Relevant books, visual and audio materials, eBooks, eAudiobooks, electronic resources, programs, and other services
  • Courteous, respectful service
  • An inviting and welcoming environment for all patrons

In order to fulfill this mission, Calhoun County Library maintains a collection of materials that is determined by budget, space, and current library service responses. Service responses may change in accordance with the Library’s planning process. The Calhoun County Library currently directs two service responses:

  1. Current topics and titles (popular culture and recreational materials)
  2. General information (pertaining to a broad range of general topics relating to work, school, and personal life)

Service Principles:

The purpose of this document is to outline the Calhoun County Library’s policy regarding the development of the collection of materials and the selection of those individual materials. Calhoun County Library adheres to the following collection development policy service principles.

  • The Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees recognizes that the Library is a community resource for people of all ages, races, creeds, sexual orientations, national origins, and political, religious, or social views. The Board realizes that patrons have diverse needs, interests, value systems, and reading abilities, and the collection will be developed in order to provide for all of its patrons.
  • The Library is a physical and virtual place where ideas and information are freely communicated through the collection and other services and resources.
  • A variety of viewpoints is represented in the Library’s collection, regardless of the author’s race, nationality, or political, religious, or social views. The existence of a particular viewpoint in the collection is an expression of the Library’s commitment to intellectual freedom and not an endorsement of the particular point of view.
  • Not all materials will be suitable, nor of interest, to all segments of the community.
  • Calhoun County Library encourages parents to use the library with their youth, and supports parents’ rights and responsibilities to guide their youth’s reading and viewing of library materials. A librarian and/or trained Library staff are available to assist parents and youth with accessing and choosing the most appropriate materials.
  • Calhoun County Library does not make a determination of what youth should read, view, or borrow from the Library.
  • The Library does not act in loco parentis (in place of the parents), but provides materials that support parents’, teens’, and children’s searches for diverse materials and ideas.
  • Materials are provided in varying formats that meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs expressed by patrons, and that represent divergent and alternative views.
  • Resource sharing is viewed as an additional means of providing patrons access to a larger volume of materials and information.
  • Purchase suggestions from patrons are encouraged, both in general and in the development of special collections.
  • Through a process of ongoing assessment and maintenance, collections are kept relevant in content and format in order to be useful to patrons.
  • The Calhoun County Library endorses and defends the concepts of intellectual freedom as protected by the United States Constitution. The Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees declares that it adheres to and supports documents that support the foundation of intellectual freedom, which are found in the appendixes of this document.

 

Chapter 2

Selection Criteria of Library Materials

General selection criteria are taken into account for all materials selected for Calhoun County Library’s collection, regardless of whether the material under consideration is purchased or donated. All items selected will meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Public demand and interest
  • Need for information in a subject area
  • Contribution to diversity or breadth of collection
  • Suitability of reading level, interest, treatment of subject for intended audience
  • Timeliness of information and/or significance of the subject
  • Evaluations in professionally recognized critical review sources and/or widespread critical attention. Review sources include but are not limited to:
    • Booklist
    • Publisher’s Weekly
    • Kirkus Reviews
    • Library Journal/School Library Journal
  • Special local interest or community relevance
  • Authority, reputation, and competence of the author, editor, illustrator, publisher, or performer
  • Accuracy
  • Balance and diversity of viewpoint
  • Locally/regionally produced or authored. However, the fact that an author or producer is/was a resident of the local area does not necessarily mean that the Library will automatically select or accept copies of the item. Other factors including selection criteria and public interest may be more relevant in the decision to select or accept such items.
  • Quality of writing or performance
  • Effectiveness and suitability of format, durability, and quality of production
  • Price of format and ease of use
  • Inclusion in standard bibliographies and indexes
  • Availability of material in other area libraries
  • Space limitations. Shelving arrangements of materials are dictated by the size of the collection.
  • Impact on materials budget
  • Support of Library’s mission and roles
  • Additional criteria may be used, when appropriate, for specific types of materials

 

Chapter 3

Collection Areas (in alphabetical order)

Adult Fiction

Fiction is acquired to respond to the recreational reading and listening interests of a public with different tastes, interests, and reading skills. Current popular (best sellers); local or regional fiction; and fiction in a wide range of genres including literary, historical, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, western, horror, romance, devotional, Hi-Lo Interest Reading Level, and graphic novels, including a diversity of novels and short stories. Materials may be purchased in hardback, large print, paperback, and possibly eBook format. Un-cataloged paperbacks may also be provided.

Adult Nonfiction

In accordance with the library’s service responses, the collection includes general information and current topics and titles. Nonfiction collections are developed primarily in subject areas where there is significant actual or anticipated demand and covers a broad variety of subject areas related to work, school, and personal life. All library collections include recent and retrospective works. Nonfiction resources will address the needs of all ages, and will emphasize material written or produced for the general reader. The non-fiction collection may include graphic novel and Hi-Lo Interest Reading level materials, as well as hardback, large print, paperback, and possibly eBook formats.

Arkansas Collection

Calhoun County Library provides a collection of research material pertaining to the history, exploration, settlement, and development of the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas collection currently consists of print but other formats may be added to the collection. The Arkansas collection serves the needs of a broad range of patrons, i.e., youth working on school projects, genealogists, and scholars conducting research on all aspects of Arkansas history. Special effort is made to collect material relative to Calhoun County.

Audiovisual Materials

In order to fulfill the service goals and mission of the Calhoun County Library, the Library maintains non-print resources for patrons of all ages. These resources represent a variety of formats and viewpoints; extend library services to a clientele not reached by print materials, and supply cultural, recreational, and informational productions best represented through an audiovisual medium. New formats will be considered under the policy regarding ‘New Format’.

The Library will not remove any rating labels that are carried by the item at the time of purchase, nor will it add any rating or warning label to any item.

  1. CD and Playaway Collections

The audio resources consist of materials best suited or only experienced through the medium of sound. Formats include spoken word or books-on-tape in compact disc or Playaway formats including music compact discs or other formats. These materials comprise a broad representation of music and the spoken word for adult, teen, and children’s interests.

  • Music selections include works by a wide variety of composers and performers. Musical works are collected for all ages. The focus of the CD/Music collection is the maintenance of standard recordings that represent critically recognized and perennially popular recordings by established artists in a variety of genres. The collection is not intended to reflect quickly evolving current popular music tastes and interests. Selection criteria of music recordings include public demand, local interests, and special consideration is given for titles that are well-reviewed in recognized and critical publications.
  • Spoken word collections include fiction, nonfiction, stage, radio productions, speeches, lectures, and language instruction. Selection criteria include patron demand and favorable review.

 

  1. Visual DVD Collections

Visual resources include materials best suited or only experienced through the medium of sight and sound. Visual materials acquired to provide enrichment, recreation, information, and educational needs of all ages through popular feature films, documentary, cultural, and instructional videos that augment the library’s print resources. Formats include: DVD, Blu-Ray, Playaway Views, and/or any new format that may be available in the future. The library offers a wide variety of titles representing differing tastes, interests, and backgrounds.

The following areas/types of video materials are selected:

  • Adult and family interest feature films including contemporary and older productions, selective foreign films from other countries or by independent filmmakers, and productions that represent major benchmarks in film history. E entertainment collection does not necessarily include most current feature films which are widely available in commercial outlets. Some current mainstream films may be selected if they reflect the library’s goals. Selection preference will be given to films based upon books.
  • General information and instructional visual collections include a broad range of subject areas in which there is actual or anticipated demand for information in this format useful to the general public. Some topics include, but are not limited to, animals, travel, health, culture, history, crafts, exercise, hunting, documentaries, biographies, foreign language, and films with regional or local interest.
  • Juvenile visual collections include filmed versions of books, as well as feature films, short features, cartoons, television productions, and instructional topics based on subject areas.
  • All fiction and non-fiction visual collections for youth and adults will be with a rating of General, PG, or PG-13.
  • The collection includes closed-captioned, signed, descriptive, and public performance videos.

 

Children’s Collections

The children’s collection serves youth from infancy through age 12. Materials for this collection reflect the wide range of reading and interest levels that this age group includes. The children’s collection exists to support the information needs of youth as well as to encourage youth to develop a lifelong habit of reading for both recreational and informational needs. Materials are chosen based on positive reviews, popularity, award winners, children’s classics, and/or accuracy of factual content. The children’s collection includes the following types of resources: board books, paperbacks, picture books, fiction, easy, and juvenile nonfiction in hardback and paperback, beginning readers, graphic novels, magazines, recorded music, CDs, books-on-tape, DVDs, Blu-Ray, Playaway Views, eBooks, and eAudiobooks. Materials designed for adults who work with youth are located in the adult collections.

Children’s Picture Books (Easy Books) and Fiction

  • Picture Books (Easy Books)

Easy books include picture books, board books, and easy readers in print and audio format. Picture books span a wide range of levels of comprehension and topics. Board books are provided for babies and toddlers. Easy readers include phonics, pre-primers, and simple vocabulary books to help youth learn to read and move into chapter books. A wide variety of Easy books are selected in support of early literacy, by providing enjoyment, developing a child’s appreciation of art and language, and building vocabulary. The primary audience is youth from infancy to eight years, or through grade 2, as well as their parents and caregivers.

  • Fiction

The fiction collection contains a balance of contemporary and retrospective materials. It reflects the wide variety of reading levels and the need for recreational and assigned reading. There is a core collection of modern and traditional classics. The primary audience is youth ages 8 to 12 or grades 3 through 6.

Children’s Nonfiction

  • Easy Nonfiction consists of informational books generally in a picture book format, that is shelved in the ‘Easy’ Section, and is intended for preschool and primary-grade youth, from infancy through age eight or grade 2. Pictures are predominate over text.
  • Reader Nonfiction books are easy nonfiction books written in a limited vocabulary for youth learning to read. The content is very basic information about varied subjects of interest to youth in the primary grades. These books are shelved on the ‘Juvenile Nonfiction’ shelf.
  • Juvenile Nonfiction is collected for the intended audience of elementary school-age youth. Titles are selected for developmentally appropriate levels of information in print and digital forms.

 

Digital Collections

The Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees recognizes the growing importance of digital resources for the information needs of its patrons. Digital resources offer patrons and staff the ability to satisfy their information needs from their home offices, and other remote locations. They offer opportunities for those who would otherwise not have access to those resources. They have many value-added features not found in other formats, but they also present challenges unique to the digital environment.

The scope of digital resources refers to any source of information that can only be accessed or used via a computer or other device. Digital resources may include:

  • Archiving digital photographs and/or textual resources that are historical or genealogical in nature
  • eBooks if the budget allows for the purchase of eBooks through a vendor
  • eJournals if the budget allows or if the eJournal is free with an existing print subscription

 

Electronic Media/Video Game Stations

Technology is moving beyond books and the Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees, of the 21st century, is aware that alternate means may be used to encourage people to come to the library. The Board may decide to purchase video games, depending on the library’s budget, to slowly introduce modern technology to seniors as well as draw young people into the library. Purchase of video games will be under the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating system of:

  • Early Childhood (EC) – suitable for persons age 3 and older
  • Everyone (E) – suitable for persons age 6 and older
  • Everyone 10+ (E10+) – suitable for persons age 10 and older
  • Teen (T) – suitable for persons age 13 and older

 

Electronic Resources/Databases

The library selects web-based materials that are available in electronic format. Electronic materials include reference resources and other tools that supplement Calhoun County Library’s print reference collection. In addition to reference electronic materials, the library may maintain a selection of electronic books that are available for circulation to library patrons. Electronic materials are selected in accordance with professional selection criteria based on reviews, cost, and the integration of these materials into the library’s current service responses.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

A small collection of ESL materials are provided to meet the needs of English language learners so that new immigrant populations are provided with resources to assist them in acquiring English language skills. These collections include English language instruction and other materials in a variety of formats for all ages. Materials are intended for independent learners and to supplement formal instruction.

Foreign Language Collection

Due to finite resources, collections of foreign language materials will be limited. Introductory and instructional materials in foreign languages are collected for both adults and youth. Formats include print, audio, and visual. In order to be responsive to the current ethnic nature of the community, popular fiction and nonfiction materials in Spanish will be emphasized. As the nature of the community changes, the foreign language collection should reflect those changes.

Genealogy

This collection is a regional resource serving researchers in the field of genealogy and individuals interested in investigating their own family stories. Material types include atlases, books, periodicals, microforms, electronic databases, and vertical files. The primary focus of the collection is to support customers researching the history of families in the United States, especially Calhoun County, the Palouse, and Southeast Washington State. The material is for reference/in-house use only and may not be checked out.

Graphic Fiction and Non-fiction Books

The graphic novels and non-fiction books are designed to encourage reading at all levels. The books tell a full-length story told in paneled sequential graphic format. The graphic books in the library’s collection are for youth, teens, and adults. These books are shelved in the areas where staff deem appropriate for a particular reading level.

Library Professional Services Collection

A special collection called Professional Reference will be at the Library. It serves library staff as they make work-related decisions. Books and magazines related to library operations are stored in this collection. All customers may use the books or magazines (we keep only the past two years of professional magazines) for in-house reference use. Anyone wanting to check out a professional reference book for overnight use only must have the permission of the Director or Branch Manager. Professional juvenile materials for use by staff for story time are also maintained.

New or Emerging Formats

New or emerging formats are defined as the medium through which information or entertainment is conveyed. Calhoun County Library is not in a financial position to be proactive in adopting new formats. Calhoun County Library will consider new formats under the following circumstances and criteria.

  • Demand for the format in the Library District
  • Demise of a current format
  • Only source of information
  • When a new format is more cost-effective than the current format
  • Durability of format for public use
  • Technical quality of production or reproduction
  • Compliance with industry standards and specifications
  • Suitability for circulation, access, and housing in a safe and convenient manner
  • Capability for networked distribution
  • Availability of funds for suitable start-up and continued collection development

 

When a new format is investigated, the following issues will be addressed.

  • How would this format be funded?
  • What selection policy would apply to this format?
  • What public concerns would arise?
  • What processing concerns would arise?
  • What security concerns would arise?
  • What publicity concerns would arise?
  • What would the time frame be for incorporation?

 

Outreach Collections

Outreach services are provided to patrons at participating senior facilities, the jail, as well as to individual homebound patrons. This collection is comprised of popular materials as well as memory and other assistive materials in a variety of print and on-print formats, with a special focus on large print, mass paperback, audio books, and videos/DVDs.

Periodicals (Magazines/Journals/Newspapers)

Magazines and newspapers are purchased for the current popular interest of patrons of all ages and for reference and informational use. They are selected using the same general criteria for other materials. The availability of electronic and print indexing as well as the availability of full-text access is considered.

The magazines and newspapers for use by library patrons are purchased by the Friends of the Library through the Hamm Trust, which is administered by Blue Mountain Community Foundation. The Friends, with input from Director, staff, and community decide on the magazines that are purchased each year or discontinued. Periodicals and/or newspapers for professional library development are purchased with funds from the County Library District’s budget. Selection or discontinuation of library journals and/or newspapers depends on the current library budget and need for a particular library-related journal.

Reference Collections

Basic print reference resources are maintained, but not limited to, the areas of business, government, fundraising, careers, education, consumer information, and motor vehicle repair. Reference materials are selected according to current Calhoun County Library service responses. Further information about electronic reference materials can be found in this document under Electronic Resources/Databases.

Young Adult Collections (Teens)

The primary audience for teen books is library users between the ages of 12 and 18 or grades 7 through 12. Consisting mainly of recreational reading materials, the resources are selected to provide Calhoun County’s young people with materials that entertain, enlighten, and challenge. Materials are chosen based on positive reviews, popularity, award winners, classics, and relevance to teen interests. The young adult materials will normally not duplicate materials found in either the adult or youth collections. Teen books are shelved in an area designated specifically for teens in this age group.

  • Teen Fiction

The collection emphasizes contemporary popular fiction in hardcover and paperback, graphic novels, comics, and magazines. Teen audio formats are also purchased, but these items are shelved within the adult audio collection.

  • Teen Nonfiction

Teen nonfiction focuses on homework support or current social issues of interest to this age group. Teen nonfiction is made available in hardcover and paperback. Teen audio formats are also purchased, but these items are shelved within the adult audio collection.

Chapter 4 – Resource Sharing and Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan Resources

Calhoun County Library provides Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services to patrons in accordance with the provisions of the Interlibrary Loan Policy. See separate Interlibrary Loan Policy approved by Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees. All Interlibrary loan book requests are reviewed by the Director or designee for possible purchase prior to the Library initiating an interlibrary loan transaction. Purchasing criteria for Interlibrary loan requests include the following:

  • Has the Library previously owned the book and is a replacement copy available for purchase?
  • Has the book been published within the last six months, and if so, do reviews in professional library journals recommend the title?
  • Have multiple requests for the book been received at Calhoun County Library?

After review of the request, if the book is not purchased, the transaction follows the normal Interlibrary Loan process.

Internet Resources

Internet resources serve to supplement the resources that are available in print, non-print and electronic format to Calhoun County Library users. Since the Internet is an unregulated resource, it is not possible for the staff of the Calhoun County Library to evaluate the resources of the Internet for reliability and accuracy. Library Director or staff will follow established guidelines to determine reliable Internet sites on various subject matters that are available from the Library’s Web page.

Chapter 5 – Collection Maintenance

Mending, Binding, Replacement

Library materials in poor physical condition are replaced, mended or rebound if the information contained in them does not meet the criteria for weeding. Mending is preferred if possible. If damage is too extensive, replacement copies will be purchased. A few titles of value and/or historical significance may be sent for rebinding if mending or replacement is not possible.

Lost or worn items may be replaced if they meet the selection criteria outlined in this policy. Replacement decisions are based on cost, demand, availability of newer materials on the subject, value of the work to the collection, and number of copies in the collection.

Weeding

To maintain attractive, active, current, and useful collections, library staff examine materials systematically throughout the year to assess their relevance to the whole collection, the public, and the statements of this policy. In addition, the physical condition of materials in the collection is continuously assessed. The removal of materials from the collection is called “weeding.” All materials withdrawn locally are reviewed according to broader considerations. General weeding criteria include but are not limited to:

  • Accuracy
  • Current or potential use
  • Item contains outdated information and is of no widespread historic or reference interest
  • Physical condition
  • Item is no longer circulating regularly
  • Completeness (sets)
  • Reference value
  • Availability of similar materials
  • Item is a duplicate of a title that is not in demand
  • Item no longer meeting other current selection criteria
  • Local community needs
  • Historical value
  • Space in the local library

 

Materials withdrawn from the collection may be:

  • Sent to the Friends of the Library organization to be included in the book sale
  • Sent to recycling
  • Sent to disposal

 

Chapter 6 – Gifts

The Calhoun County Library welcomes gifts of both materials and money to purchase materials. Acceptance of a gift of materials may depend on the available space at the Library. Donors understand that the gift becomes the sole property of the Library District, which assumes responsibility for and the right to determine its use, maintenance, and disposition.

Monetary gifts to purchase materials are encouraged. Donors may specify types of materials to be purchased but are requested to keep in mind that specific titles may not be available. Materials purchased with monetary donations must be based upon library selection criteria.

Gifts of materials are examined and may be added to the collection under the same criteria used for purchasing material. Gifts are accepted if the donor agrees that they may be added to the collection, sold at book sales, donated to the Friends of the Library, or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the Director. All materials gifted become the property of Calhoun County Library. The Library does not assign a monetary value to donations for tax purposes, but does issue a receipt indicating the number of boxes or books given.

The Library does not accept gift magazine subscriptions unless the Director or Branch Manager has previously approved the gif subscription. In order to be eligible for acceptance the magazine must met the general selection criteria for other materials and be initially established, by the donor directly with the magazine, for a minimum of two years. Gift magazine subscriptions received by the library that have not been previously approved will be discarded immediately upon receipt at the Library.

Gifts that are added to the collection are shelved with other materials in normal sequence. The library does not provide special shelving or separate locations for gift items. Gift items, including memorials, are weeded according to the same criteria used for purchases, and are not retained indefinitely.

Gift books may be plated with a library bookplate if the donor wishes. Books donated as memorials, are identified with an appropriate plate with the donor’s approval.

Donations of special or unique collections that are of local or historical interest that further the mission of the Library will be considered for addition to the Library. Such material will be added to the Library’s collections according to established policies and procedures. The Library and donor of such special or unique collections may negotiate an agreement outlining the Library’s planned location, shelving, circulation and conditions of withdrawal of items in the donated collection. Any such agreement will include the requirement that the material becomes the property of the Calhoun County Library upon addition to the Library.

Chapter 7 – Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

The Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees and staff believes in freedom of information for all and does not restrict a user’s right to read, listen, or view library materials. Some materials held in the Library’s collection may be controversial and some library users may find materials offensive or inappropriate for the collection. The Calhoun County Library acknowledges the right of a resident to initiate a “Request for Reconsideration of Materials” found in the Library’s collection. To initiate the process, the individual should talk with the Director, Branch Manager, or designee. The staff member should actively listen to the concerns expressed. After listening, the Director, Branch Manager, or designee should briefly explain the library’s collection development policy (well-rounded collection in a variety of formats for a diverse population with a variety of interests, reading abilities, and value systems). If, after this exchange, the individual wishes further consideration, the staff member will offer the individual the option of completing a formal “Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials” form. The customer may:

  1. Complete the form and give it to the Director.
  2. Customer may mail the form themselves to:

Calhoun County Library Director

PO Box 1162

Hampton, AR 71744

Note: The following criteria must be met for the patron to appeal to the Library Board of Trustees.

  1. The patron is a resident of Calhoun County.
  2. The item challenged does not conform to the Collection Development Policy adopted by the Library Board.
  3. The patron presents his/her appeal to the Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees in writing. This letter of appeal, with specific reference to where the item does not conform to the current Collection Development Policy, should be mailed to:

Calhoun County Library

Attention President, Board of Trustees

PO Box 1162

Hampton, AR 71744

 

Once completed, the review will proceed in three stages as necessary:

  1. The Director will review the material in question and provide a written response to the request for review within thirty (30) days.
  2. If the Director’s response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the patron may request an appeal to the Board of Trustees. The appeal request is submitted in writing to the Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees President. The Board will hear public comment receipt of the appeal letter. This review will allow for a presentation, by the complainant only, not to exceed ten minutes.
  3. Following the patron’s presentation, the Library Board will consider their decision, only on the following points:
    1. Is the Library Director’s decision in line with current Library Board approved policies?
    2. Is the Library Director’s decision arbitrary or capricious?
  4. A decision will be made by the Board at a regularly-scheduled meeting at such time as the Board feels fully prepared to consider such decision. If a decision is not made at the time of the appeal, the appellant will be notified in writing as to when the Board is prepared to consider such decision, and will also be informed in writing as to the Board’s decision.
  5. Once the Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees has taken formal action on a patron’s “Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials” no further complaints of a similar nature will be considered by the Board for the same title. Patrons who submit a “Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials” for a title that received formal Library Board review will be notified by the Director that the Board has previously reviewed the specific title and no further action will be considered.
  6. All decisions made by the Calhoun County Library Board of Trustees will be considered final and can not be challenged.

 

Appendixes

Appendix A. Library Bill of Rights

Appendix B. Freedom to Read Statement

Appendix C. Freedom to View Statement

Appendix D. Free Access to Minors

Appendix E. Diversity in Collection Development Policy

Appendix F. Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials