Imagine you are in a public library and an argument takes place between one of your friends and the librarian. Narrate the incident stating the cause of the argument and how it was resolved.
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Answer:
If your library serves youth, you may find that you need to respond to a concerned adult — such as a parent, guardian or board member — about resources and services in your library. This document is designed to help you explain how and why your library selects the resources it provides. It can also help you respond to questions and challenges about material that adults may consider inappropriate. Remember that it’s always best to be prepared by developing a collection management policy that includes procedures for how your library will handle requests for reconsideration of materials before such an occasion occurs. Please be sure to contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) if you need guidance in developing your policy and procedures. And please know that if you do receive a challenge, OIF stands ready to guide you.
You are welcome to print and distribute this document. You may also incorporate it into your website. Library staff are welcome to modify the the language for their particular circumstances.
Message to Parents
In addition to preparing talking points for frequently asked questions by concerned adults, many libraries include a positive and welcoming message on their webpage.
Explanation:
A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and is usually founded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants.
Patrons at the New York Public Library Main Branch, 2005
There are five fundamental characteristics shared by public libraries: they are generally supported by taxes (usually local, though any level of government can and may contribute); they are governed by a board to serve the public interest; they are open to all, and every community member can access the collection; they are entirely voluntary in that no one is ever forced to use the services provided; and they provide basic services without charge.
Public libraries exist in many countries across the world and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population. Public libraries are distinct from research libraries, school libraries, and other special libraries in that their mandate is to serve the general public's information needs rather than the needs of a particular school, institution, or research population. Public libraries also provide free services such as preschool story times to encourage early literacy, quiet study and work areas for students and professionals, or book clubs to encourage appreciation of literature in adults. Public libraries typically allow users to borrow books and other materials, i.e., take off the premises temporarily; they also have non-circulating reference collections and provide computer and Internet