Citizen

Because in a pluralistic society, tastes and opinions differ, some materials the library acquires may be offensive to some patrons. In a democracy that incorporates the rights of free press and free speech into its basic system of law, the minority does not have the prerogative to curtail the free access, by the majority, to published materials. Just as importantly, the majority does not have the right to curtail free access, by the minority or the individual, to published materials. If, however, a patron objects to material held by the library, (s)he may submit a Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials. In no instance will material(s) be removed on demand. All considerations of the request to remove materials will be reviewed using the principles of this selection policy as a guide.

In order to have this request considered, the patron must:

After the completed complaint form is received, the City Librarian will review the reasons for the complaint and the material in question. An attempt to answer the complaint to the patron's satisfaction will be made. If the patron is not satisfied with the City Librarian's action, a request may be made that a Materials Review Committee review the material in question. This committee will be composed of the City Librarian, two other city employees, and three members of the Library Advisory Board. The chairman of the Library Advisory Board will appoint all members of the committee, except the City Librarian.

The decision of the Materials Board shall be final.

	Be a registered patron of the Library
	File a completed Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form with the City Librarian
	Supply his/her full name and address. Anonymous complaints will not be considered.