Minerva Free Library
Keyword Title Author Subject ISBN Series Call Number
Computer Policy
Confidentiality of Records
Freedom To View
Gift and Collection Policy
Rules of Conduct Policy
Selection Policy
Databases (NOVELny)
New Adult Books
New YA Books
New Children's Books
New Audiobooks
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The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that following basic policies should guide their service.
Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all people of the community the library services. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background or views.
Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve, should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
Adopted June 18, 1948.
Amended February 2, 1961, June 27, 1967 and
January 23, 1980 by the ALA Council.
Approved by the Minerva Free Library Board of Trustees on 6/14/13
Resolution on Challenged Materials
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