Action 4.
Library District Meeting
Library
- Meeting Date:
- 07/10/2018
- Title:
- Library District Collection Development Policy revision
- Submitted By:
- Amadee Ricketts, Library
- Department:
- Library
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Amadee Ricketts
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Library Director
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the revision of the Library District's Collection Development Policy.
Background:
The Library District's current Collection Development Policy was approved by the Board of Supervisors in September 2002. The current policy is outdated and includes references to services and collections that are no longer offered.
The revised policy is much more concise (five pages including attachments rather than 15), in order to make it more accessible and understandable for the public. It also updates the process for addressing citizen complaints regarding controversial materials.
This policy revision was written after reviewing current policies from public libraries across the state. The draft policy has been reviewed by, and reflects feedback from, Library District staff at all levels, managers and directors from the seven municipal libraries in Cochise County, and the members of the Cochise County Library District Citizen Liaison Council.
The revised policy is much more concise (five pages including attachments rather than 15), in order to make it more accessible and understandable for the public. It also updates the process for addressing citizen complaints regarding controversial materials.
This policy revision was written after reviewing current policies from public libraries across the state. The draft policy has been reviewed by, and reflects feedback from, Library District staff at all levels, managers and directors from the seven municipal libraries in Cochise County, and the members of the Cochise County Library District Citizen Liaison Council.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
The Library District will post and implement the revised policy.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The Library District will retain the 2002 Collection Development Policy, which is out of date.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
No signatures or document disposition required.