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Requests
for Reconsideration of Library Materials
The City of Longview
recognizes the right of individuals to question
both materials in the Library or those excluded
from it. An
individual questioning either selections or
exclusions may state his or her opinion in
writing on a form available at the Library. A client must complete the
“Request for Reconsideration” form below to
initiate the review process. The Director, or any professional staff
requested to assist, will make the first review
of these “Requests for Reconsideration.”
The Library Director will notify complainants
of the decision in writing. Complainants who disagree with the
finding may appeal to the Review Board. The Library Director shall establish
this Board as necessary. It will include one representative from
each of the following groups: City of Longview
Administrative Team, Friends of the Longview
Public Library, Longview Public Library
Foundation Board of Trustees, the Library
Administrative staff; and at least one
representative from any of the following
groups: an area college or university, a local
school district, the local print media, the
local clergy, or a local writers’ group. Appeals of Review Board decisions will
be made to a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event that a complainant charges
that a particular item is not protected under
the First Amendment to the Constitution, the
onus of proof rests with the Complainant. Material under question will remain in
the active collection until such judicial
determination is made.
Contents:
Community Analysis
| Mission Statement & Role of the Library
| General Principles and Selection Policy
| Responsibility and Authority
| Specific Selection Policy by Collection
| Selection Tools
| Gifts, Duplication & InterLibrary Loan
| Replacements & Collection Maintenance
| Requests for Reconsideration of Library Materials
| Gift Receipt
| Freedom to Read
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