[Michlib-l] Rated R movies

[Donna Winter]

If it reflects your community's decency standards, I guess it's a reasonable policy, but do you also only purchase books that would not get an R rating by the same standards? i.e. minimal swearing, violence or sexual situations, drug use, etc. 

Personally, and professionally, I think the user should decide what's right for them so libraries should carry R rated movies and even the rarely used NC-17. If you're working with a limited budget, then quality, not mpaa ratings should be your guide. 

Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian 
Livonia Public Library 
32777 Five Mile Road 
Livonia, MI 48154 
ph: 734-466-2675 



From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org> 
To: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 2:27:04 PM 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Rated R movies 

Currently, my library does not collect rated R movies per the selection policy. What's your library's stance on that and why? 

Thanks! 



Amber L Hughey, MLIS 
Director 
Bridgeport Public Library 

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