Reconsideration of Library Resources

The Board of Trustees of the Plainfield Public Libraries has delegated the responsibility for the selection and evaluation of library resources to the Library Director in accordance with the Collection Selection and Retention policy and by the guidelines established by the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.

In the event that a patron finds any resource in the libraries objectionable, the patron should request a "Reconsideration of Library Resource" form at the circulation desk and submit the form to the Library Director.  Upon receipt of the signed form, the Library Director will:

1.  Examine the resource in question, the issues raised and the circumstances involved.

2.  Make a decision to remove or retain the resource in question.

3.  Respond in writing to the request within two weeks of receipt.

4.  Provide the patron with a copy of this Reconsideration of Library Resource policy and other applicable policies, and inform the individual of the availability of a review by the Board of Trustees.

Should the patron feel that the decision of the Library Director is not supported by policy, the patron may appeal to the Board of Trustees.  Following the review, the board will notify the patron of its decision in writing within two weeks. The decision of the Board of Trustees will be final.

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