HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 1/24) - I-16 - Amended, combining O-6 & O-7 into I-16NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
It is the intent of the Board of Library Trustees that the Newport Beach Public Library
provide a variety of print and nonprint materials to meet the informational, educational
and recreational needs of the entire community.
The Library seeks to provide breadth and depth within the collection, various points of
view, and differing formats. The Library endeavors to balance materials of permanent
value with those of current interest Materials are selected based on their content as a
whole, not on selected excerpts. Race, nationality, or political, social, moral, or
religious views of an author will not affect the selection of materials.
Selection is based on merit of the work; value of the work within the collection; and the
needs and interests of the community. Consideration is given to specific types of
material; to materials for specific age groups; to materials for special interests of
clientele; and to differing formats of materials. These selection criteria will apply
equally to materials purchased and to those accepted as gifts.
The selection of materials is made by Library staff. Patrons making requests that items
be added to the permanent collection will be referred to the "Request for Book Purchase
Form." Suggestions from Library patrons are encouraged and receive serious
consideration.
Many items which are not in the collection are available to library patrons, through
established interlibrary loan practices. Concurrently, the Library's participation in
universal borrowing, established by the California Library Services Act, Article 4,
Section 18731, provides Newport Beach Public Library patrons direct access to
materials housed in other participating public libraries in Orange County and
throughout the State of California.
The Library believes that the use of Library materials is an individual and private
matter. All patrons are free to select or reject materials for themselves; they may not
restrict the freedom of others to read or inquire. Parents have the primary responsibility
to guide and direct the use of Library materials by their own minor children.
In support of the above principles, the Library incorporates the Library Bill of Rights
as adopted by the American Library Association Council on January 23, 1980, as
Attachment I to the Collection Development Policy.
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Library patrons with concerns about a specific title in the collection shall be provided
with a copy of the Library's "Collection Development Policy" and asked to complete the
Patron's Request for Evaluation" form.
Library staff shall evaluate the material, based on the "Collection Development Policy"
established by the Board of Library Trustees. A recommendation shall be forwarded to
the City Librarian who shall respond in writing to the patron. Any unresolved
concerns shall be referred to the Board of Library Trustees for final decision.
Library patrons requesting specific titles be added to the collection will be provided
with a "Request for Book Purchase" form. Library staff shall evaluate the request based
on the "Collection Development Policy" established by the Board of Library Trustees.
Patron's "Request for Evaluation of Library Resources" form is attached as Attachment
IL
Attachments I & II - Collection Development Policy)
Adopted - October 22,1990
Amended - October 28,1991
Amended - January 24,1994
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Attachment I)
Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information
and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest,
information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library
serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or
views of those contributing to their creation.
2. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view
on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed
because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
3. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to
provide information and enlightenment.
4. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting
abridgement of free expression and free access to ideas.
S. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of
origin, age, background, or views.
6. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public
they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless
of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
Adopted June 18,1948
Amended February 2,1961, June 27,1967, and January 23,1980 by the ALA Council.
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NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT •
POLICY
Attachment II)
PATRON'S REQUEST FOR EVALUATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES
We appreciate your interest in the materials which have been selected for
inclusion in the collection of the Newport Beach Public Library. If you have a
concern about a specific item, we would appreciate your assistance in addressing
the matter. Please fill out this form and return it to the Site Manager. The staff
will evaluate the material and forward a recommendation to the City Librarian.
Address
City State Zip Phone
Resources on which you are commenting:
Book Audiovisual Resource
Magazine Content of Library Program
Newspaper Other
What brought this title to your attention?
Have you seen or heard reviews of this material?
Please comment on the resource as a whole.
Please note your specific objections.
What resource(s) would you suggest to provide additional information on
this topic?
Please use the back of this form if additional space is needed. Thank you
for taking the additional time to complete this form. Your Request for
Evaluation will be given careful consideration and a response provided.
Newport Beach Public Library
Newport Beach, California
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