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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1992, 02/10) - O-5 - Amended14151 PATRONS USE OF THE LIBRARIES The Newport Beach Public Library is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages patron use of library services, materials, and facilities. Accordingly, the library discourages disruptive behavior and /or loud noise. Patrons whose behavior is interfering with legitimate library business, may, at the discretion of Library staff, either be given a warning or be directed to leave the library immediately. 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. Should the decision be made not to purchase the requested material, the items will be ordered for the patron through the Interlibrary Loan using national interlibrary loan conventions. An Attachment to this policy, dated February 1988, is "Patron's Request For Evaluation of Library Resources." Adopted - October 22, 1990 Amended - October 28, 1991 Amended - February 10, 1992 E 0 -5 Attachment I - Evaluation of Library_Resources Policy 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 Branch Manager. The staff will evaluate the material and forward a recommendation to the City Librarian. Date Addre City State zip Phone Resource on which you are commenting: Book Audiovisual Resource Magazine Content of Library Program Newspaper Other Ti Author /Produce 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