[Michlib-l] Rated R movies

[Kay Hurd]

Several years ago Lance Werner sent out a copy of an article that he had written while he was at the Library of Michigan regarding public libraries and MPAA ratings.  It was very informative and helpful.   

Kay Hurd
Director
Almont District Library
213 W. St. Clair
P.O. Box 517
Almont, MI  48003
(810)798-3100 voice
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khurd at adlmi.org
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> On Jul 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM, ConnieJo Ozinga via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
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> The MPAA makes it very clear that their ratings system is only for movie theater use. I agree with Jaema.  Patrons should be the ones to decide what is appropriate for themselves and their kids.  Otherwise you are pre-censoring a lot based on someone else's decisions.  I've worked at several libraries and worked on several selection policies and have not previously run into a library that censors all R rated movies.    Connie
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> On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 10:55 AM, Jaema Berman via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org>> wrote:
> Our opinion is that it is the patron's responsibility to decide what movie content they are comfortable with. We feel it is not the library's job to police what people watch. The content of the movie is not a reflection on the "character" of the library. There are many awarded films that have an R rating and we focus on acquiring movies of quality regardless of the rating. 
> Sincerely,
> Jaema Berman
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> From: "michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org>>
> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org>>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 2:27:04 PM
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Rated R movies
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> Currently, my library does not collect rated R movies per the selection policy. What's your library's stance on that and why?
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> Thanks!
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> Amber L Hughey, MLIS
> Director
> Bridgeport Public Library
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