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Murrieta commission recommends material selection policy to align with California Freedom to Read Act
Summary
The Library Advisory Commission reviewed and unanimously recommended adoption of an updated material selection (collection development) policy that staff said aligns with the California Freedom to Read Act and establishes a transparent reconsideration process for challenged materials.
The Murrieta Library Advisory Commission on April 21 reviewed an updated material selection policy intended to ensure legal compliance and provide a transparent reconsideration process for challenged library materials. Library staff told the commission the revisions were reviewed by the city attorney and align with the policy elements required under the California Freedom to Read Act (identified in the agenda packet as 'AB 18 25').
The presenter summarized the policy’s purpose: to guide librarians in building a…
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