[Michlib-l] Policies covering Freedom to Read, collection development, challenged materials

[Membiela, Clare (MDE)]

Hi Cindy and All:

The Library of Michigan does not have a template, but we do have a couple of info sheets that may be of interest:

Handling Materials Reconsideration, Challenges, and Censorship, a Checklist [PDF icon] <https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Handling_Materials_Reconsideration_Challenges_and_Censorship_a_Checklist_742860_7.pdf>

Book Challenges, Censorship, & Michigan Public Libraries [PDF icon] <https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Book_Challenges_Censorship__Michigan_Public_Libraries_742861_7.pdf>

Both of these have links to resources at ALA and other organizations. I know that the ALA has a materials challenge form template as part of their Selection and Reconsideration Policy Toolkit:
https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/selectionpolicytoolkit

I hope these are helpful!

Sincerely

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
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I seem to recall during a Library of Michigan's Director's meeting online that there was presented (or suggested) a template of a policy that would cover all of the above. The discussion was if more libraries had a similar policy it would be easier for interpretation by others. I have been through all of the LM Directors' meeting notes and cannot find anything. Does anyone recall what I am talking about - and/or can you point me in the direction of obtaining this template? Thanks!
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Cindi L. Place, MLIS
Director, Bellaire Public Library
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