Longmont library revises collection development policy; explicitly adds graphic novels and clarifies reconsideration process

The Longmont Public Library Advisory Board discussed updates to the library's collection development policy at a recent board meeting, with staff saying the revised policy explicitly adds formats such as graphic novels, clarifies selection criteria for children and teen collections and narrows how requests for reconsideration are handled.

Library staff said the changes are intended to make selection practices clearer for the public and to bring the policy into alignment with a recently revised request-for-reconsideration process. Staff described…