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Board reviews updated collection policy tied to California Freedom to Read Act; changes limit reconsideration requests to local residents
Summary
Library staff presented revisions to the collection development policy to align with the California Freedom to Read Act and to clarify staff authority, reconsideration procedures and donations handling; the policy was brought forward to the board for approval.
San Rafael Public Library staff presented an updated collection development policy that adds language required by the California Freedom to Read Act and clarifies how the library manages purchases, deselection and challenges to materials.
Shani Boyd (library staff) told trustees the revision was updated to reflect recent state guidance and the library's practice that final authority for collections rests with library management. "The California Freedom to Read Act basically helps us ensure the…
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