[Michlib-l] Summary: Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?

[Thomas Trahey]

  Thank you for all of your responses. I have attached a detailed summary.
  I received responses from 18 Michigan Libraries and from a Michigan
Librarian that had worked in Oregon in 3 different libraries. Of those 21
libraries, almost all of them have no barriers to accessing materials,
regardless of age. One library does have a policy of restricting R-rated
material from underage patrons. One restricts all movies from underage
patrons. One avoids the problem by not purchasing any R-rated movies.
Otherwise, every library leaves the responsibility with a child's parents.

 Here are some relevant links provided in the responses:
ALA  Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
<http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/ocrpdfofprm/53-1-13accessnonprint.pdf>
ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors
<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors>

-- 
Thomas Trahey
Mason County District Library
Head of Circulation
231.843.8465

Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their
responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
 --From the Library Bill of Rights by the ALA Council.
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