Holman Library

Review of Library Materials Policy

Should a library user consider any item in the Holman Library collection to be objectionable, the user may submit a completed Request for Review of Library Materials form to the Dean of Library and Media Services. The item will remain in its current location while the review is underway.

The Dean of Library and Media Services will review the submitted Request for Review of Library Materials with the professional librarians and mail a written response to the library user. The response will state whether a decision was made to withdraw, retain, or relocate the material and may include an explanation as to how the material relates to and supports the college curriculum, its level of usage, etc.

Within three weeks of the postmark of the response from the Dean of Library and Media Services, the complainant may forward a written appeal to the Dean of Library and Media Services. If an appeal is received, an ad hoc Review Committee shall be formed within two weeks to review the questioned material. The Review Committee will consist of the Dean of Library and Media Services, the librarian responsible for selection of materials in this subject area or the Collection Development Lead, one division chair, and two representatives from the Library Advisory Committee. The committee chair will be selected by the committee. The Review Committee will review the written request and the response, and will examine the material in question in its entirety. The librarian or Collection Development Lead will provide information to the committee which may include how the material supports the curriculum, statements from instructors whose students have used or may use the material, reviews from professional recognized sources, etc.

Within 45 days of receipt of the written appeal, the Review Committee will forward its decision (3 or more concurring votes required) to the Dean of Library and Media Services who will notify the complainant in writing. Material that has undergone a review may not be re-challenged for one calendar year from the date on which the Review Committee’s decision is forwarded to the Dean of Library and Media Services.

Last Updated September 2002

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