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Reconsideration of Library Materials
The Board of Trustees recognizes the right of individuals to question the inclusion of specific materials in the Library's collection. Concerns over specific Library material are referred to the Director for discussion. An individual who continues to have concerns over specific material may fill out a "Request for Material Reconsideration" form, a sample of which is located on page A-1 in the appendix. Copies of this form will be available at the circulation desk at all times. No request to reconsider Library materials will be considered if a patron chooses not to fill out a "Request for Reconsideration of Materials" form or if any questions on that form are filled out with misinformation or left blank. The Director will bring the completed form to the attention of the Dexter District Library Board of Trustees. The Board and the Library Director will review the statement and the material in question. The Board and the Director will determine if the material in question meets the criteria of this policy and the Board will make a recommendation to the Director who will prepare a written reply.
In the event that a complainant charges a particular item is not protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, the onus of proof rests with the plaintiff. Material under question will remain in the active collection until a judicial determination is made.
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