Cameron Public Library

POLICIES

PATRON'S REQUESTS

                Suggestions for inclusion of materials that have not yet been added are welcomed.

                                                  USE OF BOOK SELECTION AIDS  

                Ideally all materials added to the library should be read or viewed before purchase.  The reality of the numbers of items annually available and purchased make this impossible.  The staff will be aided in their selection by various publications: basic general lists, current general lists, special bibliographies for reference books and particular subject materials, book reviewing journals and newspapers.  While book reviews are a major source of information about new books, they are not to be followed blindly.  No one publication is relied upon exclusively.  The critical opinions of reviewers should be checked against each other where feasible.

                The library recognizes that many materials (books, videos, records, etc.) are controversial and that any given item may offend some patrons.  Responsibility for the reading and viewing of children rests with their parents and legal guardians.  Selection will not be inhibited by the possibility that the materials may inadvertently come into possession of children.  Selections will be made on the merits of the work in relation to the building of the collection and the interests of the community.

MAINTENANCE OF THE COLLECTION  

                The collection will be periodically examined and weeded to maintain a balanced, timely, and attractive book stock.

updated Septemger 12, 2008
312 N. Chestnut; Cameron, MO 64429
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