Selection of Materials Policy

The Board of Trustees of the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, Inc., recognizes and supports the principles of the American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights” (a copy of which follows as Supplement to Policy #5.1

Authority
Final Authority for the determination of a policy in the selection and acquisition of materials is vested in the Library’s Board of Trustees.

Responsibility
Ultimate responsibility for material selection for all Library activity rests with the Director, who operates within the framework of policies determined by the Board.

Controversial Issues
The public Library asserts its right and duty to keep in its collection a representative selection of materials on all subjects of interest.

The ultimate responsibility for materials selected by minors will rest with the parent or guardian.

ADOPTED: 1970
REVISED: 1994
REVISED: 10/9/01
AMENDED: 10/9/01