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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Library Description 2
Chapter 2 – Community Assessment 6
Chapter 3 – Collection Development Statement 9
Chapter 4 – Types of Materials Available 11
Chapter 5 – Selection Policy 14
Chapter 6 – Review Sources 27
Chapter 7 – Acquisitions Procedure 42
Chapter 8 – Budget 48
Chapter 9 – Weeding and Evaluation 55
Chapter 10 – Reconsideration Policy 61
References 64
Appendix A 65
Appendix B 66
Appendix C 70
BUBBLESWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Chapter 1 – Library Description
Library History
The 20,000 square foot Bubblesworth Public Library is located in the City of Bubblesworth, a suburb of the City of San Diego. The original community library opened in 1913 in a private residence. In 1924, the library moved to a private ranch, and again 1954 to a house trailer that was completely remodeled to accommodate the library collection. In 1962, the library moved to rented quarters in order to accommodate the collection of 10,000. By 1986, a more permanent facility was needed in order to meet the needs of the growing community. The current library facility was constructed in 1998. The library building and grounds cover one-half of a traditional city block.
Library Service Area
The service area of the Bubblesworth Public Library totals approximately 40 square miles. Five San Diego County Library Branches are located within this service area. Also located in the service areas are, numerous schools, both private and public.
The library’s architectural make up fits in with the surrounding Mission style and includes an authentic red-tile roof. The outside construction of the building is two stories, but the roof over the main part of the library is pitched with open windows that allow the natural light to illuminate the library entryway. The library includes multiple large windows that fill the building with natural light. Attractive landscaping surrounds the library on three sides. The parking area is located behind the library. A convenient book drop is located next to the parking lot, and is open 24-hours a day.
Three unique features exist within the Bubblesworth Public Library. The designers and members of the community donated labor and materials as a gift to the library. The three features are:
• A 300-gallon aquarium is in the Children’s Library.
• Four stained glass windows depicting scenes from Bubblesworth’s historical past are located in the Children’s Library.
• A reading room constructed in wood paneling and large cobbles that includes a hearth is located at the north end of the building.
The library has three study rooms available for public use. Two of the study rooms comfortably hold up to three people. The third study room can accommodate six people. A word processing room is also available in this section of the library.
The library facility includes a Community Meeting Room, located adjacent to the library courtyard. The courtyard includes fountains, tables, and chairs further extending the library environment. The Community Meeting Room is a separate building of approximately 5,000 square feet and is utilized regularly for community events, meetings, and library programs.
The Children’s Library comprises approximately 25 percent of the entire library facility. It includes a reference area, ten computers with software programs geared to younger children, picture books, juvenile fiction, and audio-visual resources for children. The aquarium is a beautiful accent that attracts many children.
All nonfiction materials are shelved together in the main section of the library, which comprises about 35 percent of the entire facility. Adult fiction genres are located together in the main section of the library, with the adult large print collection, and the young adult fiction materials.
A public computer area includes 20 computers and is centrally located in the library in front of the reference desk. Non-circulating reference materials are located in close proximity to the reference desk. The circulation desk is also located in this area, which comprises 20 percent of the library facility. All printed copies made from the public computers, are sent to printers behind the circulation desk for pick up. Both color and black and white printers are available. Online public access catalogs are located throughout the library for public use.
The staff area comprises the remaining 20 percent of the library, and includes a break room, office space, cubicles and the sorting area. A printer and fax machine are available for staff use.
LIBRARY STAFF
Branch Librarian
One full-time Branch Librarian oversees all library operations.
Technical Staff
The Branch Manager supervises technical operations under the direction of the Branch Librarian. There are four full-time Library Technicians I, three half-time Library Technicians I, three full-time Library Technicians IIs, one full-time Library Technician III, and a Library Technician IV, the full-time Branch Manager.
Reference Staff
The Branch Librarian is a Librarian IV. Reference staffing includes a full-time Librarian II, who oversees both the Adult and Young Adult programs. They are also responsible for material selection and deselecting. There are two full-time Librarians I. One is the Children’s Librarian who oversees all Children’s programming and is responsible for material selection and deselecting of the Children’s collection. The second librarian is a Young Adult librarian who oversees Young Adult programming and activities and is responsible for material selection and deselecting in the Young Adult section. Two half-time Librarians I, assist the full-time staff. Substitute librarians are called in on a regular basis to help staff the reference desk, which has three librarians on duty, six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Two reference librarians are on duty on Sunday.
Student Workers/Pages
There are five student workers that sort and shelve books. They work overlapping schedules, seven days a week. They work 10-15 hours per week, but their hours vary.
The Collection
The Bubblesworth Public Library collection contains approximately 125,000 materials.
Chapter 2 – Community Assessment
Community Assessment Methods
To assess the community/service area of the Bubblesworth Public Library, population and housing estimates for 2007 from local government agency SANDAG were used, and to gain a better understanding of whom actually uses this library and what types of services they use/desire most, a survey was conducted.
Community: Population and Housing
From the San Diego Association of Governments, SANDAG, population and housing estimates for 2007, the total population of Bubblesworth Public Library’s service area is 50,889. With relation to ethnicity, this community make up is mostly white (74 percent) with smaller representations of Hispanics (12 percent), Asian and Pacific Islanders (8 percent), and African Americans (2 percent).
While the median household income adjusted for inflation of 1999 is $75,706, nearly a quarter of the population earns between $30,000 and $59,000 per year and over a third of the population makes over $100,000 per year. In terms of age, the majority of residents are between the ages of 35 to 64 with 24 percent of the community being children ages 0 to 17.
Based on this information, the community that Bubblesworth Public Library serves is financially viable and is comprised of a large amount of middle-aged people and a significant number of school-aged children.
Survey: Library Use and Services
A use and needs assessment survey was conducted within the service area of the Bubblesworth Public Library over a 1 month period from 9/1/08 through 9/30/08. The results of the survey indicate who uses the library, how often, at what times, what types of programming are wanted, what kinds of resources are wanted, and what kind of informational resources are desired. Surveys were distributed at the library, the Center for Development Corporation office for employees and Ambassadors to hand out, the monthly city hall meeting, and 6 local businesses lining Main Street (the central area of the downtown revitalization project started in 2003).
Library Use
1,000 people returned surveys, 800 from customers who frequent the library at least once per week, 200 from non-regular library customers. 10 percent of respondents visit the library more than once a week while less than 2 percent visit less than once a year. Although the majority of the surveys returned were originally picked up at the library, the overall results show that the community is very active in the library and uses its services more often than not.
Services Used
For services used at the library, the survey shows one of the most popular services provided is children’s books- 40 percent of all surveys returned had children’s materials listed on them under services used. It is not surprising that children’s books are one of this library’s most used materials given that nearly a quarter of the population is under the age of 18. Other services used by many are new books and DVDs with 60 percent of all surveys mentioning either or. Of the three most popular services mentioned on the surveys, all three are this library’s highest circulating materials. Other services important to customers are free Internet access and programming.
Services Desired
From the survey, respondents want to see more new materials, more DVDS, more programming, and more computers. Very few listed services which were not in some format already provided by the library, showing that Bubblesworth Public Library is on track with providing services the community wants and uses. Of the few surveys that did contain requests for services not already provided, customers desire a genealogy/research department, computer classes and for the library to open more hours. While only very few surveys returned mentioned services not already provided, the library is there to meet the needs of all customers in the best manner possible and even the needs of the few cannot be ignored.
Chapter 3 – Collection Development Statement
The Bubblesworth Public Library District’s Board of Trustees recognizes that the District
includes individuals and groups with diverse interests. The library was created to serve all
people within the District’s service area. The Board states:
The Collection Development Policy is based on and reflects the District’s mission, vision, goals, and values.
• Library materials in all formats shall be selected on the basis of the value of interest, information, and enjoyment of all the people of the community.
• Some general criteria that will affect adding or removing materials from the library collection include, but are not limited to: condition of materials or relevance to the collection, accuracy of information, timeliness of the material, customer interest, collection development objectives, significance of subject and style for the intended audience, and limitation of budget and facilities.
• The District shall be responsive to public suggestion of titles and subjects to be included in the library collection. Gifts of materials are subject to the same criteria as are purchased materials.
Selection authority and responsibility ultimately lies with the District’s director. He or she will delegate educated and trained professional staff to select and acquire appropriate materials.
Qualified staff will assist the public in selection of materials. They may also advise the public on how to request materials they would like to see added to the collection. Keeping in mind materials must fit within budget constraints.
The Board of Trustees adopts and declares that it will adhere to and support:
• The Library Bill of Rights, adopted by the American Library Association
• The Freedom to Read and the Freedom to View Statements, adopted by the American Library Association.
The Board recognizes the rights of individuals to read, listen, and view library materials. An individual is free to select or reject materials for their self; however, an individual does not have to restrict the freedom of others. Parents have the responsibility to guide and direct the reading or viewing of their own children. The library District does not stand “in loco parentis”.
Chapter 4 – Types of Materials Available
Reference
The reference section of the library contains materials that are available for in-house use only. This section encompasses the general reference titles (non-fiction), local history, microfilm collection (containing several decades’ worth of archived back issues of various newspapers and periodicals), and up-to-date business and consumer related periodicals. Also in the reference section are hardcopies of newspaper back-issues (dating back three months) and an extensive collection of National Geographic magazines that date back to the early 20th century.
Periodicals
This section is comprised of magazines and newspapers. There are approximately 100 different magazine subscriptions available, with current issues for in-house use only and back-issues (dating back one year or less) available for checkout. The diversity of cultural, recreational, and political interests within the community is reflected in the magazine collection. There are eight different newspaper subscriptions, local and national, for in-house use only. The two most recent issues are kept in the periodicals section, and back-issues are stored in the reference section for three months.
Adult
The majority of the materials in the adult section are books. 50 percent of the books are comprised of non-fiction titles, and 50 percent fiction titles. Approximately 5 percent of the non-fiction titles are biographies, which are shelved separately from the rest of the non-fiction collection. Juvenile and young adult non-fiction books, including biographies, are interfiled with the adult materials. Non-juvenile related multimedia materials, such as DVDs, videocassettes, music CDs, CD-ROMs, and audio books, are kept in the main lobby area. There are also separate sections devoted to large print and foreign language materials, within each of which both fiction and non-fiction books from each of those categories are shelved. The majority of the foreign language materials are in Spanish, since Latinos comprise the largest percentage of non-English native speakers in the community.
Young Adult
The majority of the materials in the young adult section are books. Approximately 10 percent of the fiction titles are graphic novels, which are shelved separately from the other fiction titles. There are 10 different young adult-related magazine subscriptions available in this section, with current issues for in-house use only and back-issues (dating back one year or less) available for checkout. Young adult-related multimedia materials such as DVDs, videocassettes, music CDs, CD-ROMs, and audio books, are interfiled with the adult multimedia materials.
Juvenile
The majority of the materials in the juvenile section are books. The juvenile fiction titles are separated according to reading level, and include board books, picture books, books for beginning readers, and chapter books, each of which are shelved separately. Juvenile non-fiction books are interfiled with the adult and young adult non-fiction in the adult section of the library. Juvenile-related multimedia materials, such as DVDs, videocassettes, music CDs, CD-ROMs, and audio books, are shelved in the juvenile section. Foreign language juvenile materials are shelved separately from English-language materials in this section, and are comprised of fiction and non-fiction books, reference books, audio books, and films (DVDs and videocassettes). The majority of the foreign language materials are in Spanish, since Latinos comprise the largest percentage of non-English native speakers in the community.
Chapter 5 – Selection Policy
ADULT MATERALS
Adult Fiction
Readers of fiction do so for pleasure and base their selections on popularity, personal interest and recommendations. The need for a varied fiction collection is paramount to the library and to meet the needs of its readers. Therefore the library selects titles of general/popular fiction and genre fiction, which includes but is not limited to fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, adventure, historical fiction and westerns. Titles are acquired based on reviews, author reputability, suggested purchase lists, popularity and demand.
Adult Non-Fiction
The library is the community’s resource for information in numerous subject areas, fields of study, personal growth and recreation. To meet the information needs of the community the library maintains a non-fiction collection covering a wide range of subjects including: various arts, business, technology/computer science, cookery, crafts and hobbies, genealogy, health and medicine, history, careers and employment, geography and travel, education, literature, law, philosophy, psychology, religion, and science. The library maintains materials with current information and trends in these subjects and the extensive subcategories in each subject, and will make additions to the collection as they become available.
Large Print
Large Print materials are intended for use by those who have difficulty reading standard-sized book print, but are available to all customers. Books in large print from both fiction (all available genres) and non-fiction (all available subjects) are purchased for this collection.
International/World Languages
The Bubblesworth Public Library strives to meet the informational, cultural, social and educational needs of the surrounding community. With that in mind, this library acquires materials printed and recorded in languages other than English. These materials include fiction, non-fiction, audio visual, and are acquired for all age groups at all reading levels. A large collection of Spanish materials is maintained, as Spanish speakers are one of the largest non-English speaking communities in Bubblesworth’s service area. Smaller collections of Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Russian, French, Italian, and German are also maintained to meet the needs of those facets of the community.
Review Sources – Adult Materials
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Booklist Online ()
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Criticas ()
Kirkus Review ()
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New York Times Best Sellers (pages/books/bestseller/)
Publishers Weekly ()
CHILDREN’S MATERIALS
Children’s materials will be selected in accordance with the Bubblesworth Public Library’s Mission Statement. The following guidelines will address the criteria for adding or replacing items in the collection. It will also address purchasing procedures, number of copies for each item, purchase requests, and donations. Books are the primary format, but the collection will include various other formats. Materials are selected from favorable reviews and from popular demand.
Children’s Fiction
The collection will include: materials that support early literacy from birth, materials for homework support from grades K-12, materials for educational and recreational interests for children of all ages.
Children’s fiction will include popular fiction, literary fiction and winners/nominees for major literary fiction. Christian/inspirational fiction will be collected and there will be a balance among all genres including general, series, religious and literary fiction. The library does not supply textbooks or multiple copies for curriculum support at any level. The maximum number of copies is 20. As always, there will be some exceptions. Additional copies of existing titles will be purchased as paperbacks whenever possible. Some paperbacks are considered hardbacks and are cataloged and shelved as such. Children’s fiction paperbacks are shelved by genres: adventure, fantasy, history, humor, kids today, mystery, science fiction, and sports.
Children’s Non-Fiction
Children’s non-fiction materials will be selected for subjects of popular and practical interest, timely information, recreation, and contemporary issues appropriate for young people of differing interests and reading levels. Standard publishers will be used for the purchase of materials, but Collection Development librarians have full discretion. The children’s collection will be balanced among subjects so that no few subjects dominate any branch collection. Materials should be collected to provide various points of views regarding issues. Textbooks and multiple copies for curriculum support will not be purchased. Prizewinners/nominees for major book awards will be collected.
Children’s Materials Suggested Format
The suggested ratio of hardback children’s picture books to paperback picture books is
90/10. Easy literary readers hardbacks to paperback is 60/40. Children’s fiction
hardbacks to paperbacks will be 60/40. Children’s nonfiction books will only be
purchased in hardback format.
Review Sources – Children’s Materials
Amazon ()
Barnes & Noble ()
Hornbook ()
Reading Rants ()
School Library Journal Online ()
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VOYA Online Voice of Youth Advocates ()
YALSA Booklists & Book Awards
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YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
Young Adult Fiction
Fiction titles make up approximately 65 percent of the Young Adult (YA) book collection, and about 30 percent of these are graphic novels. All YA fiction titles are shelved in the teen area, separate from the Adult and Juvenile materials. The YA Librarian is ultimately responsible for the selection of fiction materials for young adults. However, we believe it is important to get teens involved in the materials selection process, especially when selecting fiction materials.
The Bubblesworth Public Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG), made up of volunteers from grades 6-12, meets twice per month with the YA Librarian to discuss library programming, volunteer opportunities, and materials selection. One of the group’s bi-weekly agendas is to compile a list of fiction titles that they would like to be added to the collection. Teens are encouraged to browse through various review sources to discover interesting titles, as well as to suggest titles that they may have been introduced to through friends, family, or other sources (internet, television, bookstores, etc.).
The YA Librarian will then review the list of suggested titles after the TAG meeting has adjourned. Whenever the YA Librarian believes that a suggested title may not be appropriate, the librarian will explain to the group at the next TAG meeting the reasons why he/she feels that the title is inappropriate for the YA fiction collection, and will take feedback into consideration before making a final decision. Once a list of titles is decided upon, a purchase order is then put together by the YA Librarian and submitted to the Acquisitions department located at the library district’s headquarters.
Donated YA fiction materials are reviewed by the YA librarian, and are either added to the collection, handed over to the Friends of the Bubblesworth Public Library to be sold in the on-site bookstore, or recycled (if deemed inappropriate or in poor physical condition).
Young Adult Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction titles make up approximately 35 percent of the Young Adult book collection, and about 10 percent of these are biographies. The high ratio of fiction to non-fiction titles for Young Adults is appropriate because the majority of the Adult non-fiction titles are also appropriate for YA reading and comprehension level. All YA non-fiction titles are interfiled with the Adult and Juvenile non-fiction. The YA Librarian is ultimately responsible for the selection of non-fiction materials for young adults. However, we believe it is important to get teens involved in the materials selection process, so teens are encouraged to submit their suggestions for new non-fiction materials, whether subject-related or title specific, to the YA Librarian.
The YA Librarian compiles a purchase order for new YA non-fiction titles quarterly, and submits it to the Acquisitions department located at the library district’s headquarters.
Donated YA non-fiction materials are reviewed by the YA librarian, and are either added to the collection, handed over to the Friends of the Bubblesworth Public Library to be sold in the on-site bookstore, or recycled (if deemed inappropriate or in poor physical condition).
Review Sources – Young Adult Materials
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Booklist Online ()
Book Review Online ()
Library Journal Online ()
Reading Rants ()
School Library Journal Online ()
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VOYA Online Voice of Youth Advocates ()
YALSA Booklists & Book Awards ()
MATERIAL SELECTIONS, OTHER FORMATS
Reference Collection
Materials in the reference collection are selected to meet the needs of the general public and students in grades K-12. Select materials to support undergraduate study are included in the collection.
Reference materials are chosen according to their ability to provide specific information on a limited range of topics of general interest, and to support lifelong learning.
Reference materials are not intended for consecutive reading. Selection criteria includes: subject, need, reliability, timeliness, materials that support the library mission, materials that enhance the existing collection, ease of use for internet/online resources, and authority.
Over half (53 percent) of the reference collection is replaced or enhanced annually.
Materials replaced change in use from non-circulating to circulating and become part of the non-fiction collection. Enhancement materials are updated volumes added to the existing reference collection. such as serials, where information is updated annually.
Older volumes are retained for their historical and statistical value.
Online electronic resources will be acquired that enhance the reference collection.
Online resources purchased will be evaluated annually to determine if they continue to meet the intended need. Online resources not previously purchased will be reviewed for consideration for acquisition.
Periodicals
Periodicals are acquired to provide information in a variety of subject areas; provide recreational reading, and for entertainment purposes. Non-circulating periodicals are acquired for staff use that include professional book and material reviews and provide professional reading.
Periodicals are selected to provide current information and enhance the book collection. Criteria for selection include value in content, cost, quality and reputation.
Smaller collections of periodicals are located in the Young Adult, Children’s Library, and Adult Spanish Language section.
Back issues of periodicals circulate. Current issues are displayed in a binder on display and are non-circulating. Monthly periodicals are kept for twelve months, biweekly periodicals are kept for six months, and weekly periodicals are kept for three months.
Consumer Reports Magazine is non-circulating and maintained in binders as part of the Reference Collection. The financial reports of Value Line and Morningstar are non-circulating and maintained in binders as part of the Reference Collection. Climate information and health information is also subscribed to and maintained in binders as part of the Reference Collection.
Online database subscriptions are acquired that enhance the periodical collection. Criteria for selection include value in content, cost, quality and reputation.
Periodicals are reviewed annually to determine if subscriptions will be renewed, and if new periodicals will be added to the collection.
Newspapers
The San Diego Union, North County Times, Bubblesworth Chieftain, San Diego Reader, San Diego Journal, Daily Transcript, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today are included in the Newspaper Collection.
Foreign language newspapers include Arab World, Asian Journal, Beirut Times, and La Prensa.
Daily newspapers are kept for two weeks and weekly newspapers are kept for three months.
Selection criteria include reliability, authority, value and cost.
CD Books/Audio Books
Books in audio format are not available and cannot be replaced when audiotapes deteriorate. The Audio Book Collection will become obsolete.
Library edition CD books are acquired that mirror several titles in the book collection to offer a variety of experiences with literature, both for children and adults. Only CD books where individual CD’s can be replaced will be purchased due to the cost involved of maintaining a CD book collection. CD’s that cease to work will be reviewed, buffed and replaced or withdrawn depending upon demand and circulation.
More fiction titles shall be acquired than non-fiction titles. Biographies of celebrities and figures of intellectual interest shall be purchased on a limited basis.
Downloadable audio books and eBooks are purchased and available for a limited time that include the latest bestsellers.
Compact Discs
The CD Collection represents several genres of music, to include popular – rock and hip hop, classical, jazz/blues, bluegrass, motion picture soundtracks, Christian, folk and holiday. Materials are purchased according to popularity and reviews, with consideration given to genres that will appeal to distinct populations and may not have a high demand. The emphasis is on developing a well-rounded collection that appeals to a wide variety of users.
Children’s CD’s are acquired according to popularity and reviews.
All CD’s that do not work will be reviewed, buffed and evaluated to see if they should be withdrawn or replaced.
CD-ROMS
CD ROMS are purchased for children and adults that provide an interactive experience of some value. It is not intended that the CD-ROM collection expand. When existing copies become too worn, the titles will be evaluated to determine if they warrant replacing, or if a newer edition is available. Using these criteria, existing copies will be replaced as necessary.
DVD/VHS
Video is acquired in DVD or Blu-Ray format. Existing VHS format will be reviewed for usability upon demand. The VHS Video Collection will become obsolete. Should it be necessary to weed the item, consideration will be given to replacing the item in a DVD format based on circulation and value of the item as based on professional reviews in the material genre. The Video Collection will include award winning films, award nominees, mainstream popular films, critically acclaimed esoteric films, and family films. Films for children will include such series as Sesame Street, Barney, Sponge Bob Squarepants and Thomas the Train, as well as Hallmark Classics, and Disney feature films.
Documentaries, music videos, education and instructional videos, and plays released in the feature film market will be catalogued as non-fiction. All videos released in the major or independent film market will be catalogued as fiction. The collection will reflect titles available as popular or enduring feature films. Widescreen format will be purchased, when available. Existing copies that cease to play will be reviewed, buffed and evaluated to determine if they must be withdrawn and/or replaced.
Popular series from the 1970’s to present will be considered for purchase if they are in great demand by the general public.
At least 15 percent of the DVD Collection is dedicated to foreign language films, to include Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, German and Hindi, among others.
Dubbed foreign films will not be purchased.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels are a genre designation and cataloged as fiction within their given Young Adults, and Adults sections. Materials selected for this designation are selected for content and art. They follow criteria for fiction and nonfiction books. Graphic novels for children are designated as fiction or nonfiction. They are not given a Graphic Novel designation.
Video Games
Well-known, popular video games are acquired for all maturity levels.
Review Sources – Other Formats
Reference
ALA Booklist (booklist)
Library Journal ()
School Library Journal ()
CD Books/Audio Books
Amazon (gp/bestsellers/books/69724)
Barnes & Noble ()
Kirkus Reviews ()
Publishers Weekly (munity/Audio/47138.html)
CD’s
Country Music (countrymusic.)
Rolling Stone Magazine ()
CD-ROM’s
BUBL Catalogue of Internet Resources (bubl.ac.uk)
School Library Journal ()
DVD/VHS
Internet Movie Database ()
Movie Review Query Engine ()
Rotten Tomatoes ()
Screen It Movies ()
Video Games
Game Rankings ()
Game Spot (review.html)
Video Game Review ()
CHAPTER 6 – REVIEW SOURCES
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began as a small online bookstore, created in 1994 and launched in 1995. Amazon diversified to offer many related products and grew to be one of the largest stores in the world. Innovative ways to market, rate and review products contributed to Amazon’s success and continue to make it a trusted source today. is a commercial-based website that provides varied types of information about the products marketed, which are numerous, and range from commercial in nature to academic. Additionally, markets the same products offered by independent vendors at discounted used rates with notes on any damage the item sustained and satisfaction ratings for the vendors. Library quality editions are available for many items.
Organized by types of material, the user can look up an item by title or author. Broader categories are provided, such as biographies, business, children’s fiction, computers and the internet, cooking and food, so that the user/customer has the ability to browse, explore and compare products offered..
For noteworthy works and award winning literature, reviews are provided by reputable sources, such as School Library Journal and Library Journal. Customers can add their own review to any item. Ratings are provided on all items.
is easy to use and information is provided in a clear format, making it a viable resource for all users. All information is provided free of charge.
Barnes & Noble ()
The Barnes and Noble Review is an online resource that gives reviews for both current and past books, music and DVD’s. The goal of this review is “to introduce readers to books, music, and films that we consider worthy of reading, listening to, or watching”. The Coming Soon link is a great way to stay on top of what’s new in the publishing world. Contributors to this review are all established authors and/or publishers. The review is available at .
Booklist Online ()
This journal has a concise format, which does not include a lot of advertising. The review sections include Adult Books, Books for Youths, Young Adult Materials, Media, and Reference Books. The sections are broken down into genres and arranged alphabetically by title for easy reference. Spotlight articles change in each volume. Some regular features include Read-alikes and RA Corner, which highlights titles of particular interest to readers’ advisory librarians. The journal is published twice monthly, September through June and then once in July and August. Most book reviews are one long paragraph, including the reviewer’s opinion. The reviews are arranged alphabetically by title.
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is one of the largest and oldest review sources on available on the Internet. uses over 100 qualified reviewers, many of which are experts in their specific genres and published authors. Reviews are searchable via a database that can be searched by author, title, publisher, and keyword. is available at .
BUBL Catalogue of Internet Resources (bubl.ac.uk)
This website is an excellent source of Internet database reviews. It is based in the United Kingdom, but transcends geographic boundaries much the same as the Internet. Almost all libraries have subscription to electronic databases and links to various recommended websites. Collection Development librarians can consult this database for specific reviews by subject, country, or database type. The homepage includes a list of databases to search either by Dewey divisions, or alphabetical academic subjects. It also allows a self-initiated search of the database. For libraries that have electronic database policies this site will help the librarians to select sites that fit with their policy. Even if there is not a policy someone must evaluate the database before it is added and this objective site is helpful. There is also a BUBL archive that lists a multitude of sources. The website is sponsored by the Center for Digital Library Research. The BUBL states that all sites are correct and accurate at the time of selection, but they are not responsible for the content. Regardless, this is an invaluable resource for librarians.
Book Wholesalers, Inc. ()
This website says it is like having a your own personal assistant—with a MLIS degree. This vendor helps libraries build their collections by offering a new release link that gives reviews on upcoming titles. They work with multiple publishers and imprints in order to provide libraries with the titles their customers want. A standing order is available, which allows libraries to receive automatic shipments based on their libraries specific needs. The company’s bibliographies combine personal knowledge with professional expertise or reference sources and reviews. One special feature is a monthly eNewsletter designed to keep public librarians up on the latest trends and titles.
Country Music (countrymusic.)
Country Music is a professional looking website providing a variety of information on country music and topics relevant to country music. The site is organized into artists, audio/video, awards, charts, concerts and festivals, country/bluegrass sites, and more. Recent CD and book reviews are listed in date order from newest to oldest. Book reviews are biographical in nature. By selecting a CD link, the user can look to see what individual music selections are on the CD and get a flavor of the work. This section is written in the first person and offers comparisons with other artists who also contributed to the work. Artists and styles can be explored according to the categories of country music. Links under each category provide more information on early country, bluegrass, traditional country and others. A section on recommended country music albums, DVD’s and books is provided. Ratings, audio clips and additional information on the artist is also accessible.
Criticas ()
Criticas: An English Speaker’s Guide to the Latest Spanish-Language Titles is a monthly magazine that reviews Spanish-language books. Criticas is in its 6th year of publication and offers reviews of new Spanish-language materials from around the globe including children’s and adult books, audio books, magazines and videos. Criticas is available free to the public via its website Print editions are available but are only printed twice yearly.
Game Rankings ()
Game Rankings ranks video games and provides comparisons for popular video games according to video game formats. ‘Most Popular,’ ‘Recent Top Games,’ and ‘Latest Reviews’ links are on the homepage, along with game platforms, where information on select games can be accessed. By selecting a game-title link, the user can get a general idea of what the game is about and see the rankings ratio as compared to the users. Rankings are broken down to include the media outlets that reviewed them, quality given, and date of the review, rating and ratio. Each ranking link selected takes the user to the review. Additional links to news articles are provided. is a good website for giving general information about game content while providing specific information on where the game ranks in popularity.
Game Spot (review.html)
is a site that is commercial and high contrast in appearance with a black background and neon graphics. The site is organized by reviews, previews, new releases, top games, game formats, features, videos and game cheats. Reviews can be accessed from the homepage and by game format. Reviews are detailed and describe the game scenario, visual effects, and some of the mechanics of the game, such as how the user moves the main character through the game. Rankings are provided and maturity levels are identified. Users can register, but the site is open to navigation without registration.
Several links are provided to other websites: GameFAQ’s, SportGamer, , and Metacritic. This site has value in that it shows game popularity and describes games in enough detail for a librarian to determine how well a game will fit into the library game collection.
Hornbook ()
Horn Book Magazine was established in 1924 and has been reviewing books for children and young adults for 84 years. The Horn Book website contains articles and reviews from the most current issue as well as archived issues. You can access selected reviews and articles online. Horn Book Magazine is published 6 times yearly. A newsletter is available for free and features information about new books for children, interviews with writers, and noteworthy titles. The Horn Book website gives biographies of the reviewers. The main page includes a link to Resources for librarians, educators, authors and artists, parents, and awards. These links give more information about resources available on the Horn Book website, including recommended books, conferences, and awards. The online reviews also include audio book reviews.
The selected online reviews include a copy of the cover or the book, author and title, age level, date reviewed, and a short review. The concise reviews chosen from the print format, give a description of the book, the audience that would be interested in the book, a critique, and the name of reviewer. There are also online reviews available of the award winners.
Internet Movie Database ()
Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database with information on films, directors, actors/actresses, television programs and production crews. IMDb began in 1994 and was acquired by Amazon in 1998. All information is provided for free. Users can register to submit information to the site, use the message board, and access adult film information.
IMDb is commercial in appearance. The homepage contains links for reviews and information on items that are currently popular in the marketplace. Films opening, films soon to be released, new DVD’s, a television guide, video clips and trailers can be accessed. Searching specific titles provides more detailed information for each movie. IMDb provides details on uncredited personnel, film production and trivia. Filmographies are accessible on all credited personnel that include biographical details and award listings. Six thousand movies and television shows are available for instant viewing. IMDb provides research quality information and is a very useful resource in making DVD acquisitions.
Kirkus Review ()
The format is simple and clear without many advertisements. However, the lack of advertisements means the subscription price is higher than comparable review sources. It is published semi-monthly by Nielsen Business Media in North Hollywood, California. Library subscription rates are based on the library’s annual book budget and range from $150.00 to $445.00 per year. It is published monthly so reviews and information are current. The journal has reviews for materials for children of all ages. The Kirkus Review is respected and used by many librarians.
There is a list of contributors in each issue is located at the bottom of the first page. Stars are placed next to the reviews that are deemed especially noteworthy. The bibliographic information is located in the left column with the review to the right. The information includes the ISBN, page numbers, and price. At the end of each review there is a note in parenthesis that tells the reader the age or grade level appropriate for each book. There is a website available at You must be a subscriber to get full text reviews, but there are teasers that can give you basic information about new titles.
Library Journal and ()
Library Journal is the most comprehensive, respected, and oldest publication available to librarians about the library field. The journal, founded in 1876, offers information covering library news, technology, collection development, management and policy, and comprehensive reviews of books, audio books, videos, databases and websites. Library Journal is an invaluable resource to public, academic, and special libraries. It can be found at .
Movie Review Query Engine ()
Movie Review provides information on what movies are currently playing, reviews, more information on the features, times and locations of movies, featured trailers and latest videos. Current movies are on the homepage. By selecting a title, the user is directed to a page with reviews that are arranged by sort, popularity, rating and classical. The reviews of the current movies are all in well-known newspapers. Links at the top of the page take you to ‘Showtimes’, ‘Submit a Review’, ‘News’ and ‘Blogs.’
On the home page there is a link, AFI 100’s, that offers several categories, among them, 100 Greatest American Movies (2007 edition), 100 Funniest American Movies, 100 Most Thrilling American Movies, 100 Greatest American Romantic Movies, etc. Each movie has the same review format as described above, where you can go into a movie and access reviews from noteworthy writers and critics.
In addition to making available a variety of information on different films past and present, this site has research value. While many movie reviews are available, the user can also research the overall response to a film by a variety of reputable sources to make an informed decision on the value of the film. The site is easy to navigate and could be of value to patrons as well as librarians.
New York Times Best Sellers and NY Times Best Sellers Online (pages/books/bestseller/)
The NY Times Book Review is one of the most widely read and influential book reviews published. This book review is a weekly supplement to the NY Times newspaper and has been published 1896. It can also be found online. Book reviews are done by NY Times staff and outside reviewers who each have expertise in their own field. Bestseller lists are given for hardback and paperback fiction and non-fiction books. There is also a Children’s list, but the titles are may be there due to high volume in sales and not quality. The online format also provides the Sunday Book Review and Chapter 1 of select titles. It is user friendly and necessary for any public librarian.
Publishers Weekly Online ()
Publishers Weekly is a trade magazine published weekly since 1872. The content of the magazine is aimed giving information, news, and reviews about books to librarians, publishers, and booksellers. Publishers Weekly’s website, , offers news, reviews, interviews, bestseller lists and searchable archives dating back to January lf 1997 for subscribers only. Their book reviews available to non-subscribers are short, but can still be useful to the collection development librarian.
Reading Rants ()
This book is one you want to have on your reference shelf if you are a teacher or librarian. It is an excellent resource for readers advisory. Ms. Hubert is enthusiastic about making a life long reader out of the most reluctant reader.
Ms. Hubert’s familiar style makes reading this book about books fun. There are a lot of books that organize titles by traditional genre, but these topics are fun to scan and invite the reader to try something new and different. A school librarian for New York’s City Schools, Ms. Hubert has an in depth understanding of teens and their interests. The books reviewed are synopses of one hundred recently published titles. The author believes it is important to keep abreast of new titles, as well as having a strong foundation of tried and true ones.
Each book review includes: The message--she pinpoints the theme/s of the book, Who it’s for--providing gender and grade level, Why it rocks--highlighting the strengths and appeal, “Hook it” up with--other titles the reader might enjoy, and Read more about it--she gives citations and reviews. Ms. Hubert combines an informal tone with a witty style. Her reviews are a little long for quick readers advisory, but each review gives an in depth understanding of each title and why a teen would want to read it.
Rolling Stone Magazine ()
Rolling Stone magazine has been one of the leading pop culture publications since it first appeared in print in the late 1960s. Featuring music-related articles, reviews, ratings charts, and sales figures, Rolling Stone magazine provides a wealth of information about what’s happening in the music industry. The Rolling Stone Web site, located at , includes all of the features of the print magazine, with the addition of blogs, fan reviews and ratings, daily news stories, videos, photos, mp3 samples, and more. Rolling Stone is extremely useful when selecting titles for the library’s music collection.
Rotten Tomatoes ()
Rotten Tomatoes is a Web site dedicated to motion pictures. Featuring reviews, ratings, DVD sales figures, film trailers and previews, news articles, message board forum, and much more, Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most popular film-related Web sites on the internet. Selectors of new film titles for the library’s DVD collection often refer to Rotten Tomatoes to get information on new DVD releases, read film reviews, and learn about current trends in the film industry. One of the most useful features of this Web site is the fan-written film reviews and ratings section, which provides selectors with multiple perspectives on any given film. These reviews help to determine whether or not a particular title should be added to the library’s collection, as well as whether a title is appropriate for the adult, young adult or juvenile collections.
School Library Journal and ()
This journal is designed for the school librarian in mind, but is a valuable source for any
librarian or educator. There are a multitude of articles pertaining to the education field, and they are the largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens. The journal is available online at and is published monthly.
The Reviews focus on specific titles each issue. I found the Reviews very easy to read and understand. The rating systems gives appropriate grade level and noted reviews are highlighted and starred for easy reference. At the end of the reviews you will find a handy index arranged by both authors and illustrators, or title.
The book reviewers are volunteers and must meet certain guidelines to submit a book review. The book reviews include the bibliographic information; the grade level the book is appropriate for, a summary of the book, and the reviewer’s opinions. There are also reviews of alternative media, which are especially helpful because some journals do not devote much space to alternative media sources.
Screen It ()
In order to provide potential filmgoers with a general idea of whether or not a particular film might be appropriate for certain age groups, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) created a movie ratings system. The ratings are applied in relation to a film’s content with regards to the presence (or absence) of adult language, sexual situations, violence, etc. For example, an “R” rating indicates that the film is restricted to those aged 17 and older; “PG-13” indicates that parental guidance is suggested for children under the age of 13, and a “G” rating indicates that the film is intended for general audiences (all ages). However, MPAA ratings are very general, and do not provide any specific information regarding the content and themes introduced within each film. Screen It () is a subscription-based Web site (heavily marketed to parents and educators) that provides detailed information with regard to potentially controversial content in films. Screen It is useful in helping the library’s materials selectors and catalogers alike, when determining which titles to purchase for the library’s DVD collection and whether each title belongs in the adult, young adult, or juvenile section of the library.
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The teenreads website is a great resource at your fingertips. There are a number of interactive features available. There are a number of booklists on this website for teens, information about books being made into movies, how to start a book club, and study guides. The website is part of the Book Report Network (), a group of websites founded in 1996 dedicated to sharing book reviews, author interviews, reviewing new books, and much more.
The review section of the website is well organized. The “Meet the Reviewers” section gives detailed information and qualifications of the book reviewers from teenreads. Teens can discuss and rate the books they are reading.
Most of the reviews are long and very informative. You can search the reviews alphabetically by title. The bibliographic information includes title, author, publisher, age category, ISBN, and number of pages. The book review starts with a short annotation, followed by a description of the book, an evaluation and opinion. The reviews give detailed information, but do not give away the ending. The reviews are functional, but this website has a lot of other features that make it one of the websites you will want to bookmark on your computer for future reference.
Video Game Review ()
() is a parent site that provides links to affiliated review sites for various consumer goods including cars, computers, electronics, food and wine, and many others. One of their affiliate sites is (), which is a useful resource for library materials selectors when researching video games to add to the library’s collection. features both professional and amateur reviews for game systems and consoles, peripherals (controllers, headsets, accessories, etc.), and of course, the games themselves. In addition to reviews, the site also features various forums where members can talk about games, seek and give advice from other gamers, read about trends in the gaming industry, and so on. Other useful features of this Web site include price comparison listings for each game and system, which list current retail prices for each item at several different online shopping locations, and daily popularity rankings for games and systems.
VOYA Online Voice of Youth Advocates ()
This is the definitive review source for librarians serving teens. This journal is published bi-monthly April through February. The subscription rate is an affordable $44.95 per year. This journal was the first one to separate young adult library services from children’s services. Because this journal is published by monthly, it is even more current and up to date than competing journals. It is one of the most respected authorities in young adult literature.
The format is a little more difficult to read because of the artistic nature of the journal, but the Table of Contents is on the first page and colored tabs organize the reviews for easy reference. The FYI section gives a brief summary of the current book award winners, top ten best books for young adults, and even selected audio books on two pages.
Each review has a highlighted rating followed by bibliographic information for each book. The book review code is located at the beginning of the reviews. Three areas are given ratings from 1 to 5 including quality, popularity, and grade level interest. This code allows you to look for specific titles to fit your criteria. The reviews are rather lengthy compared to some other journals. The reviewer gives a summary of the book and then an expert opinion. Unlike many other journals, you can access many of the articles online without a subscription. This is a fabulous resource for teachers and librarians.
YALSA Booklists & Book Awards ()
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a branch of the American Library Association (ALA), dedicated to providing resources to those who serve young adults in library settings. YALSA’s Web site, located on the World Wide Web at , contains a wealth of information about young-adult related services, programs, events, materials, and more. The Young Adult Librarian at Bubblesworth Public Library often refers to YALSA’s Booklists and Book Awards section when reviewing materials to add to the library’s Young Adult collection. One of the most valuable resources featured there is YALSA’s “Best Books for Young Adults” list, which is published annually and contains 80 to 100 titles that were chosen from over 200 nominated candidates. The lists are compiled by the Best Books for Young Adults Committee, which consists of a panel of librarians and educators from across the United States. Other annually-published lists that aid selectors in choosing materials include “Great Graphic Novels for Teens,” “Fabulous Films for Young Adults,” “Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults,” and “Outstanding Books for the College Bound.”
CHAPTER 7 – ACQUISITIONS PROCEDURE
Bubblesworth Public Library declares it as a matter of policy that the Acquisitions Policy and Procedure will take place from the centrally located building for all branch libraries located within the District. The policy is based on and reflects the Districts mission, vision, goals, and values and has been adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The Acquisition procedure is divided into three sections: Ordering, Receiving, and Processing. Collection Development Librarians will carry out the majority of acquisitions. However, librarians in each branch library may make customer and staff requests. Requests are entered on the Staff and Customer Request database, or they will be entered on directly on Ingram’s ipage. Collection Development Librarians and Collection Services Assistants will process all requests and make decisions based on the Collection Development Policy Statement.
Ordering
Ordering for the Bubblesworth Public Library is primarily done through Central Library Headquarters facility. Branch responsibility includes replacing materials—nonfiction, fiction, DVDs more than one year old, and periodicals, however, the actual Collection Development librarians do ordering. Collection Development librarians at Central Library Headquarters order fiction, large print, picture books, board books, early reader books, graphic novels, audio books, DVDs, non-English materials (languages available vary from branch to branch depending on the community) and rush orders. Collection development staff use input from various sources to determine need for all the overall collection as well as specific branch needs. Reference items, including continuations, music, and video games (PS2, PS3, X-Box 360, Wii) are selected by the Bubblesworth Library Material Selection Committee.
The Bubblesworth Public Library works with approximately 60 vendors, with most purchasing done through Baker and Taylor, with whom the Bubblesworth Public Library has a contract. Baker and Taylor provide selection lists and reviews. All materials requests are submitted electronically on Title Source 3 carts, or on a requisition form sent to Central Library Headquarters, if the item is not available through Title Source 3. Titles cannot be ordered more than once in a six-month period.
Branch selection lists include adult lists, sent at the beginning of each month and due the last day of the month; youth lists, sent the fifteenth of the month and due the fifteenth of the following month; and the Booklist, with two sent out per month and due one month after the issue date. The ordering of single copies is discouraged, due to the cost of cataloging and processing. Rush orders are placed through Central Library Headquarters for titles with initial print runs of 100,000, noticeable press or numerous requests.
Customer recommendations for purchase will be considered, however, selection criteria must be followed. Customers can fill out the “Recommended Titles” form and submit it through a branch or directly to Central Library Headquarters. Donations must also meet selection criteria. Donated items that do not meet the selection criteria will be sold through the Friends of the Library Bookstore. Should a donation be made, the donation will be spent to fill an identified Branch or Central Library Headquarter’s need. Donated funds shall be matched with City funds to make purchases. Items that are created by local authors and are self-published will not be purchased through Central Library Headquarters. Authors whose work is selected by branch librarians to be in the Bubblesworth Public Library will be asked to donate three books. Additionally, items of local interest may be included in the branch collection, but will not be purchased through Central Library Headquarters. The donor shall be asked to donate three books. Determination of housing items of local interest rests with the branch librarian.
Receiving
Materials newly released and new to Bubblesworth Public library, are received by the cataloging department. The cataloging department is a division of Collection Services. Since ordering is an ongoing process, materials are received on a continual basis. Once materials are received, cataloging staff checks shipments against purchase orders. If there are any inconsistencies or damage with the shipment, the vendor is contacted for reorder, returns, or refunds. Interlibrary loans and any specially requested materials are also received through the cataloging department, processed and distributed. Orders are tracked in an effort to maintain timely delivery, reconcile cancellations, and to ensure that orders are delivered as promised by the vendor. Backordered materials are also tracked for updates on availability and estimated times of arrival. If orders are cancelled or delayed, or partial orders come in, library staff is notified. Once orders are received and deemed fulfilled the materials go through the processing stage and are delivered to the library branches.
Processing
All new materials are processed by the Cataloging Department located at the Central Library Headquarters facility. Library Technicians and Student Workers handle the majority of the processing duties. Whenever possible, trained volunteers aid in the processing of new materials as well. Due to the high volume of incoming materials that require processing, there is often a backlog of materials waiting to be processed, so the additional help provided by dedicated volunteers is very much appreciated.
After new materials are received they are stored in the Cataloging room and placed on shelves designated specifically for each media type until they are ready for processing. This storage system makes it easier to determine priorities when processing materials. New popular fiction, music, and movies are processed almost immediately after they arrive, because of the large number of copies of each title received and the high customer demand for these titles. Because of the high volume of popular materials that need processing, other materials such as non-fiction books are often stored for weeks or even months before they are processed.
The processing procedure for books includes typing call number stickers for each title and securing them to the lower part of the spine of the book with heavy-duty book tape. A barcode sticker that designates the book as belonging to this specific library system is affixed to the back cover, 1” from the bottom and ½” from the right hand side. For hardcover books with a paper jacket, the jacket is placed in a protective plastic cover and then secured to the hardcover. Each book is also fitted with a magnetic security strip to deter theft in branches that are equipped with security alarm systems. Because a database record for each item was created at the time of ordering, the item is then simply scanned into the library’s database, added to the existing record, and given a home branch designation.
The procedure for processing other media types, such as CDs, DVDs, audio books, etc. is very similar to that of books. Each item is labeled with a call number on the spine and a barcode on the back cover, and then fitted with a magnetic security strip that is affixed to the surface the disc. When there are multiple discs in a set, only the first disc is given a security strip. A circular sticker, upon which is printed the name of the library system as well as the barcode number for that particular copy, is applied to the center of every disc. As with books, a database record for each item was created at the time of ordering, so the item is then simply scanned into the library’s database, added to the existing record, and given a home branch designation.
Materials are then distributed from library headquarters to their designated home branches by a team of library delivery truck drivers. There are four delivery trucks that operate on a daily basis throughout the library system, following a prescribed route each day. In addition to distributing materials (including supplies and interoffice mail) from headquarters to different branches, they also transport materials between branches on their route. In order to increase efficiency and speed up request fulfillment, materials with outstanding customer requests are routed directly from headquarters to the branch where the customer elected to pick the item up.
Serials Processing
Periodical and newspaper subscriptions are selected by the Collection Development Librarians with input from branch librarians. The Bubblesworth Public Library will review the periodical subscriptions annually and make selection or deselection based on established evaluation procedures. The periodical collection will be balanced in terms of subject matter, but because the collection is built for browsing, that will be a major factor in the selection of periodicals. Gift subscriptions will be accepted if they meet the collection guidelines. Requests for purchases will be considered on an annual basis.
Designated personnel will process the periodicals and newspapers in each branch library. They will be processed in a timely manner in order to meet the needs of library patrons for current information. All current materials will be held temporarily in the browsing area and are not available for checkout. Upon arrival of the newest issue, later issues will be relocated to shelving and will be available for checkout.
CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET
Adult Materials
The adult materials and programming budget for the Bubblesworth Public Library is allocated by the Fiscal Management Team at Central Library Headquarters, with consideration given to the recommendations provided by the Bubblesworth Public Library’s Branch Manager. Based on community demographics, circulation, weeding, and programming statistics from the previous year, the team decides upon an overall total budget for the branch. The team divides the allocated funds into five categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Large Print, International/World Languages, and Programming. The programming budget includes the cost of performers, supplies, contest prizes, food and beverages. The following table represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s adult materials budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
| | | | |Programming |
|Fiction |Non- |Large |International/ | |
| |Fiction |Print |World Languages | |
|$6,000 |$5,000 |$4,000 |$8,000 |$5,000 |
Total budget for adult materials and programming for fiscal year 2008-09: $28,000
Children’s Materials
The juvenile materials and programming budget for the Bubblesworth Public Library is allocated by the Fiscal Management Team at Central Library Headquarters, with consideration given to the recommendations provided by the Bubblesworth Public Library’s Children’s Librarian. Based on community demographics, circulation, weeding, and programming statistics from the previous year, the team decides upon an overall total budget for the branch. The team divides the allocated funds into six categories: JE/JE 1-2/Board Books (picture books, beginning readers, and board books, respectively), Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Non-Fiction, Juvenile DVDs, Juvenile Audio (which includes CDs as well as audio books), and Juvenile Programming. The juvenile programming budget includes the cost of performers, craft supplies, contest prizes, food and beverages. A significant percentage of the juvenile programming budget is used for Summer Reading Program events and materials. The following table represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s juvenile budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
| |J |J |J |J |J Programming |
|JE, JE 1-2 & |Fiction |Non-Fiction |DVDs |Audio | |
|Board books | | | | | |
|$3,500 |$3,500 |$2,500 |$3,500 |$4,500 |$6,000 |
Total budget for juvenile materials and programming for fiscal year 2008-09: $23,500
Young Adult Materials
Fiction titles make up approximately 65 percent of the Young Adult book collection, and about 30 percent of these are graphic novels. Non-Fiction titles make up approximately 35 percent of the Young Adult book collection, and about 10 percent of these are biographies.
Young Adult programming includes all teen programming and events where the age limit is specified as grades 6-12. This may include some pre-teens, but that is appropriate for these programs. In addition, a Teen Advisory Group will meet intermittently to brainstorm and offer their opinions to the Young Adult librarian. The cost will be
minimal and will be covered under miscellaneous programming. The following table
represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s Young Adult budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
| |YA |YA |TAG |
|YA |Non-Fiction |Programming |Group |
|Fiction | | | |
|$5,000 |$3,000 |$4,000 |$1,000 |
Total budget for Young Adult Services for fiscal year 2008-09: $13,000
Other Materials
The budget for materials other than for print, juvenile DVDs and juvenile audio items for the Bubblesworth Public Library is allocated by the Fiscal Management Team at Central Library Headquarters, with consideration given to the recommendations provided by the Bubblesworth Public Library’s Branch Librarian. Based on community demographics, circulation, weeding, and programming statistics from the previous year, the team decides upon an overall total budget for the branch. The team divides the allocated funds into six categories: Periodicals, Reference, Audio CD Books, DVDs, Music and Videogames. The following table represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s “Other Materials”
|Periodicals | | | | |Video Games |
| |Reference |Audio CD |DVDs |Music | |
| | |Books | | | |
|$20,000 |$6,000 |$13,000 |$9,500 |$8,500 |$2,000 |
budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
Total budget for “Other Materials” for fiscal year 2008-09: $59,000.
Additional Reference Materials
The City of Bubblesworth purchases additional Reference materials, other than those included in the budget table above. Many of the items purchased are serials and items specific to the City of Bubblesworth. The City of Bubblesworth determines the amount to be spent and the materials to be purchased. Items purchased are not reflected in a budget table due to the funds being appropriated after the money is submitted to Budget Financial Services. Materials are processed through Central Library Headquarters, with a sticker placed inside identifying the item as a City of Bubblesworth purchase before distribution to a branch.
Review Sources Budget
Bubblesworth Public Library’s Collection Development librarians are responsible for selecting materials that fit the scope of the library’s mission statement. Each librarian uses various review sources to determine what materials fit their selection criteria. Librarians may use multiple sources. There are many websites that are free to the public and there are others that require annual subscriptions.
Reviews are designed to promote or evaluate materials. Reviews in publications like Publisher’s Weekly are designed to promote. Librarians can use them to stay informed of popular titles. Reviews prepared by librarians are important to selection and they can be found in publications like Library Journal. Bubblesworth Public Library carries subscribes to both of these publications. These subscriptions are routed to librarians after the Collection Development staff has used them. Other sources can be accessed through the Internet and are valuable for providing popular reviews and selection.
Review Sources are an important part of selection for librarians. They are invaluable in helping librarians to spend the materials budget wisely. The following table represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s review sources budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
|Free review sources |Annual subscriptions |
|Amazon |Hornbook $35.00 |
|Barnes & Noble |Kirkus Review $450.00 |
|Country Music |Library Journal $155.00 |
|Criticas |New York Times $250.00 |
|Game Rankings |Publishers Weekly $239.00 |
|Game Spot |VOYA $55.00 |
|Internet Movie Database |
|Movie Review Query Engine |
|Reading Rants |
|teenreads |
|Rotten Tomatoes |
|YALSA Booklists |
Total budget for Review Sources for fiscal year 2008-09: $1184
Staff Budget for Adult Services, Children’s Service and Young Adult Services
Staff for the Bubblesworth Public Library includes one Staff Branch Librarian, one Librarian II, four full-time Librarian I’s (two Adult Services Librarians, one Young Adult Services Librarian and one Children’s Services Librarian), and two part-time Librarian I’s (Adult Services). The following table represents the Bubblesworth Public Library’s reference staff budget allocation for fiscal year 2008-2009:
| | |Librarian I (4 |Librarian I (2 |
|Staff Branch Librarian |Librarian II |full-time) |part-time) |
| | | | |
|$70,000 |$60,000 |$200,000 |$50,000 |
Total budget for Reference Staff for fiscal year 2008-09: $380,000
Matching Funds
The Friends of the Bubblesworth Public Library contributed $25,000 for fiscal year 2008-2009, to be matched with funds allocated by the City of Bubblesworth, for the purchase of library materials. The City of Bubblesworth has set this figure as the most funds they will expend for this purpose in Memorandum of Agreement. Determination of selection for books and materials for a portion of this expenditure is done at Central Library Headquarters, with the Branch Librarian determining how the rest of the funds are used. Matching funds are used to fill in gaps in the collection identified during the course of the fiscal year. Items purchased are not reflected in a budget table due to the funds being appropriated after the money is submitted to Budget Financial Services. Materials are processed through Central Library Headquarters, with a sticker placed inside identifying the item as a City of Bubblesworth purchase before distribution to a branch.
Additional Funding
Spencer Heights High School has a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bubblesworth Public Library to provide the library system $20,000 to support the youth collection. No identifying sticker is placed in these items. Selection is done by Spencer Heights High School with the Central Library Headquarters reviewing the selections before final approval is given.
CHAPTER 9 – WEEDING AND EVALUATION
Weeding Guidelines Overview
The Bubblesworth Public Library has adopted these policies to address the criteria for removing and replacing items in the library collection. Materials must be kept in acceptable condition and need to be evaluated regularly by trained staff to ensure its usefulness and relevance to the community. A weeding schedule will be established in each library to help with the continuous process and to prevent this responsibility from becoming too burdensome. Library materials may be discarded for any of the following reasons:
• The item is out of date—material is no longer timely, accurate or relevant
• The item is damaged—stained, yellowed, infested, or worn out
• Space limitations, storage constraints
• Multiple or duplicate copies not needed
• Lack of customer demand or inadequate use
• Materials are available from another convenient source
• One of a kind materials, out of print, or historical items are reviewed individually based on special criteria
Decisions about deselecting are to be made by trained staff. Discarded materials may be sold to benefit the library, donated to other libraries, or recycled. Special materials such as historical items will be reviewed as to importance to community and retained based on the librarian’s judgment. Gifts that cannot be added to the collection may also be discarded or sold in accordance with policy. The Bubblesworth Board of Trustees has approved the above guidelines.
Adult Materials
Adult materials, including fiction non-fiction, large print and international/world languages, will be deselected according to the library’s policy and procedures. Trained staff will perform the task of weeding materials according to the established guidelines. It is the responsibility of the Branch Librarian to oversee and approve any and all deselecting of materials. The Branch Librarian will also work in conjunction with language experts to determine the relevance of materials maintained in the international and world language collection.
Young Adult Materials
Young Adult Materials will be deselected according to the library’s policy and procedures. Trained staff will perform the task of weeding materials according to the established schedule. It is the responsibility of the Young Adult Librarian to oversee and approve any deselecting of materials. The Young Adult Librarian will also review periodicals annually. Serial subscriptions will be renewed or cancelled based upon customer usage and relevance.
Children’s Materials
Children’s Materials will be deselected according to the library’s policy and procedures. Trained staff will perform the task of weeding materials according to the established schedule. It is the responsibility of the Children’s Librarian to oversee and approve any deselecting of materials. The Children’s Librarian will also review periodicals annually. Serial subscriptions will be renewed or cancelled based upon customer usage and relevance.
Other Materials – Areas of Responsibility
The responsibility for weeding all other materials other than books rests with the librarian who oversees the level for the content of the material. Periodicals are newspaper subscriptions are added or not renewed at the discretion of the branch librarian, who takes into consideration demand. A librarian technician weeds the newspapers and periodicals on the shelf according to date and replaces periodicals in the display when new ones are received, marking the replaced periodical for circulation. One adult librarian has responsibility for weeding CDs and DVD/VHS format materials. Cases of materials that are cracked or damaged are replaced as needed by librarian technicians.
Reference Materials
In the Reference Collection, over half (53 percent) of the materials are replaced or enhanced annually. Materials replaced change in use from non-circulating to circulating and become part of the non-fiction collection. Enhancement materials are updated volumes added to the existing reference collection where information is updated annually. Older volumes are retained for their historical and statistical value.
Periodicals
Monthly periodicals are kept for twelve months, biweekly periodicals are kept for six months, and weekly periodicals are kept for three months.
Thirteen issues of the financial reports of Value Line and Morningstar are kept in the binders at all times in the Reference Collection. When a new issue is received, the oldest one is disposed of.
Climate information and health information is also subscribed to and maintained in binders as part of the Reference Collection. As these items are received infrequently and do not take up much space, it is intended that ten years of each will be maintained on the shelves. Consumer Reports are maintained in binders for five years in the Reference Collection.
Online Resources
Online resources purchased will be evaluated annually to determine if they continue to meet the intended need. Should it be determined that they are not used as intended, selected online resources will not be renewed at the next subscription cycle.
Newspapers
Daily newspapers are kept for two weeks and weekly newspapers are kept for three months.
Audio Books
Books in audio format are not available and tapes are not replaceable when audiotapes deteriorate. Audio books that do not circulate three times within a year will be withdrawn.
CD Books
CD books that cease to work will be reviewed, buffed and replaced or withdrawn depending upon demand and circulation. CD books that have not circulated three times within a year will be weeded.
Compact Discs
All CDs that do not work will be reviewed, buffed and evaluated to see if they should be withdrawn or replaced. CDs having no circulation within a year will be weeded.
CD ROMS
When existing copies become too worn, the titles will be evaluated to determine if they warrant replacing, or if a newer edition is available. Using these criteria, existing copies will be replaced as necessary. CD ROMS not circulating three times within a year will be weeded.
DVD/VHS
Existing VHS format will be reviewed for usability upon demand. The VHS Video Collection will become obsolete. Should it be necessary to weed the item, consideration will be given to replacing the item in a DVD format based on circulation and value of the item as based on professional reviews in the material genre.
DVDs that cease to play will be reviewed, buffed and evaluated to determine if they must be withdrawn and/or replaced. Award winning materials and materials of enduring or artistic value will be replaced. For other DVDs, materials that have not circulated three times within a year will not be replaced.
Videogames
Existing copies that cease to play will be reviewed, buffed and evaluated to determine if they must be withdrawn and/or replaced.
Collection Evaluation
Bubblesworth Public Library maintains that evaluation of the library collection meets several needs. Evaluations will be done for internal purposes and for comparison purposes. Specific methods will be based upon the purpose for the collection of the information. Collection evaluation provides information regarding the scope and depth of the collection and whether the collection is meeting the needs of the community. Material worth needs to be determined for insurance purposes and provides valuable budget need information.
Bubblesworth Public Library will use several methods of evaluation including professional opinion, collection comparisons, and statistics depending upon the information required at the time. Circulation statistics will be collected on a daily basis to provide benchmarks and to provide annual comparison information. This information will be available to the public upon request.
CHAPTER 10 – RECONSIDERATION POLICY
The Bubblesworth Public Library Reconsideration Policy procedure covers situations in which a customer wishes to formalize a concern or complaint about library materials.
If a customer wishes to complain about library materials, staff are advised to listen and to refer the customer to a supervisor if they are not satisfied with just stating the complaint. Adult and Youth Services Supervisors should be the primary respondents to customer complaints. The Branch Manager can also be called if necessary.
Try to speak to the customer in private if possible. Let the customer state their complaint and try to listen objectively. Explain the library’s Collection Development Policy and the library’s policy to select materials that represent many viewpoints and values. The customer can be given a copy of the Collection Development Policy and the Library Bill of Rights.
If the customer is not satisfied and wishes to be file a formal complaint, the following procedure should be followed. The Request for Review of Library Materials Form can be filled out at any point in the process. The written form is the only option available to a customer who requests that materials be removed from the collection or moved to another location.
A written complaint can be made if the customer is not satisfied with making a verbal complaint. The complainant must live within the service area of the library and be eligible for library services. Have the customer fill out the form and return it Collection Services or the library. Tell the customer that they will receive a written response within 14 days once the form is received.
A copy of the form should be retained by the library along with a copy of the notes made by the Adult or Youth Services Supervisor and any other staff who many have handled the customer’s complaint.
If the customer wants a further review of materials, they can request a review by the Director of the library. If a written request is made to the director, s/he will respond within 30 days with a written response. If the customer is still not satisfied, they may appeal the decision to the Board of Trustees. The Board will decide if the District has complied with the established policies and procedures. A response from the Board is not necessary if procedures were followed; if not, the Board will refer the issue to the Director.
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
BUBBLESWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Name______________________________________________Date________________
Address_________________________________________Phone__________________
City___________________________________State_________ZipCode____________
1. Are you a Bubblesworth Public Library resident (live within the service district)?
Yes____________ No____________
2. Items on which you are commenting:
book______newspaper______magazine_____audiovisual material______other_____
Title____________________________________________________________________
Author/Producer_________________________________________________________
3. Have you examined this item in its entirety? Yes__________ No__________
4. What brought this item to your attention?
5. Please state your specific concern about this material.
6. Please state your recommendation/preference as to the disposition of the material, and why you feel that this action would be appropriate.
Signature___________________________________________Date________________
Please return the completed form to your library or mail to Collections Services Bubblesworth Public Library.
References
American Library Association, (1990, January 10) . Freedom to view statement. Retrieved September 9, 2008, from American Library Association
American Library Association, (2004, June 30). Freedom to read statement. Retrieved September 9, 2008, from American Library Association
American Library Association, (1996, January 24). Library bill of rights. Retrieved September 9, 2008, from American Library Association
Evans, E. G. and Saponaro, M. Z. (2005). Developing library and information center collections. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited.
Multnomah County Library, Collection development manual. Retrieved September 8, 2008, from Multnomah County Library
Orland Park Public Library Collection Development Policy retrieved from Internet October 14, 2008 from website documents/policies/coll_dev_policy.pdf
Placentia Library District Budget Planning & Financial Information accessed October 19, 2008 from San Jose State University Blackboard Course Documents for LIBR266.
San Diego County Library District (2008). Homepage viewed September 8, 2008 at
Spokane County Library District Collection Development Policy retrieved from website on November 9, 2008.
Spokane County Library District Collection Guidelines retrieved from website on September 18, 2008.
Appendix A
Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. 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.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries that 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, by the ALA Council; amended February 2, 1961; amended June28, 1967; amended January 23, 1980; inclusion of “age” reaffirmed January 24, 1996.
Appendix B
The Freedom to Read Statement
The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to reading materials, to censor content in schools, to label "controversial" views, to distribute lists of "objectionable" books or authors, and to purge libraries. These actions apparently rise from a view that our national tradition of free expression is no longer valid; that censorship and suppression are needed to counter threats to safety or national security, as well as to avoid the subversion of politics and the corruption of morals. We, as individuals devoted to reading and as librarians and publishers responsible for disseminating ideas, wish to assert the public interest in the preservation of the freedom to read.
Most attempts at suppression rest on a denial of the fundamental premise of democracy: that the ordinary individual, by exercising critical judgment, will select the good and reject the bad. We trust Americans to recognize propaganda and misinformation, and to make their own decisions about what they read and believe. We do not believe they are prepared to sacrifice their heritage of a free press in order to be "protected" against what others think may be bad for them. We believe they still favor free enterprise in ideas and expression.
These efforts at suppression are related to a larger pattern of pressures being brought against education, the press, art and images, films, broadcast media, and the Internet. The problem is not only one of actual censorship. The shadow of fear cast by these pressures leads, we suspect, to an even larger voluntary curtailment of expression by those who seek to avoid controversy or unwelcome scrutiny by government officials.
Such pressure toward conformity is perhaps natural to a time of accelerated change. And yet suppression is never more dangerous than in such a time of social tension. Freedom has given the United States the elasticity to endure strain. Freedom keeps open the path of novel and creative solutions, and enables change to come by choice. Every silencing of a heresy, every enforcement of an orthodoxy, diminishes the toughness and resilience of our society and leaves it the less able to deal with controversy and difference.
Now as always in our history, reading is among our greatest freedoms. The freedom to read and write is almost the only means for making generally available ideas or manners of expression that can initially command only a small audience. The written word is the natural medium for the new idea and the untried voice from which come the original contributions to social growth. It is essential to the extended discussion that serious thought requires, and to the accumulation of knowledge and ideas into organized collections.
We believe that free communication is essential to the preservation of a free society and a creative culture. We believe that these pressures toward conformity present the danger of limiting the range and variety of inquiry and expression on which our democracy and our culture depend. We believe that every American community must jealously guard the freedom to publish and to circulate, in order to preserve its own freedom to read. We believe that publishers and librarians have a profound responsibility to give validity to that freedom to read by making it possible for the readers to choose freely from a variety of offerings.
The freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution. Those with faith in free people will stand firm on these constitutional guarantees of essential rights and will exercise the responsibilities that accompany these rights.
We therefore affirm these propositions:
. It is in the public interest for publishers and librarians to make available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including those that are unorthodox, unpopular, or considered dangerous by the majority. Creative thought is by definition new, and what is new is different. The bearer of every new thought is a rebel until that idea is refined and tested. Totalitarian systems attempt to maintain themselves in power by the ruthless suppression of any concept that challenges the established orthodoxy. The power of a democratic system to adapt to change is vastly strengthened by the freedom of its citizens to choose widely from among conflicting opinions offered freely to them. To stifle every nonconformist idea at birth would mark the end of the democratic process. Furthermore, only through the constant activity of weighing and selecting can the democratic mind attain the strength demanded by times like these. We need to know not only what we believe but also why we believe it.
. Publishers, librarians, and booksellers do not need to endorse every idea or presentation they make available. It would conflict with the public interest for them to establish their own political, moral, or aesthetic views as a standard for determining what should be published or circulated. Publishers and librarians serve the educational process by helping to make available knowledge and ideas required for the growth of the mind and the increase of learning. They do not foster education by imposing as mentors the patterns of their own thought. The people should have the freedom to read and consider a broader range of ideas than those that may be held by any single librarian or publisher or government or church. It is wrong that what one can read should be confined to what another thinks proper.
. It is contrary to the public interest for publishers or librarians to bar access to writings on the basis of the personal history or political affiliations of the author. No art or literature can flourish if it is to be measured by the political views or private lives of its creators. No society of free people can flourish that draws up lists of writers to whom it will not listen, whatever they may have to say.
. There is no place in our society for efforts to coerce the taste of others, to confine adults to the reading matter deemed suitable for adolescents, or to inhibit the efforts of writers to achieve artistic expression. To some, much of modern expression is shocking. But is not much of life itself shocking? We cut off literature at the source if we prevent writers from dealing with the stuff of life. Parents and teachers have a responsibility to prepare the young to meet the diversity of experiences in life to which they will be exposed, as they have a responsibility to help them learn to think critically for themselves. These are affirmative responsibilities, not to be discharged simply by preventing them from reading works for which they are not yet prepared. In these matters values differ, and values cannot be legislated; nor can machinery be devised that will suit the demands of one group without limiting the freedom of others.
. It is not in the public interest to force a reader to accept the prejudgment of a label characterizing any expression or its author as subversive or dangerous. The ideal of labeling presupposes the existence of individuals or groups with wisdom to determine by authority what is good or bad for others. It presupposes that individuals must be directed in making up their minds about the ideas they examine. But Americans do not need others to do their thinking for them.
. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians, as guardians of the people's freedom to read, to contest encroachments upon that freedom by individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon the community at large; and by the government whenever it seeks to reduce or deny public access to public information. It is inevitable in the give and take of the democratic process that the political, the moral, or the aesthetic concepts of an individual or group will occasionally collide with those of another individual or group. In a free society individuals are free to determine for themselves what they wish to read, and each group is free to determine what it will recommend to its freely associated members. But no group has the right to take the law into its own hands, and to impose its own concept of politics or morality upon other members of a democratic society. Freedom is no freedom if it is accorded only to the accepted and the inoffensive. Further, democratic societies are safer, free, and creative when the free flow of public information is not restricted by governmental prerogative or self-censorship.
. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians to give full meaning to the freedom to read by providing books that enrich the quality and diversity of thought and expression. By the exercise of this affirmative responsibility, they can demonstrate that the answer to a "bad" book is a good one; the answer to a "bad" idea is a good one. The freedom to read is of little consequence when the reader cannot obtain matter fit for that reader's purpose. What is needed is not only the absence of restraint, but the positive provision of opportunity for the people to read the best that has been thought and said. Books are the major channel by which the intellectual inheritance is handed down, and the principal means of its testing and growth. The defense of the freedom to read requires of all publishers and librarians the utmost of their faculties, and deserves of all Americans the fullest of their support.
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We state these propositions neither lightly nor as easy generalizations. We here stake out a lofty claim for the value of the written word. We do so because we believe that it is possessed of enormous variety and usefulness, worthy of cherishing and keeping free. We realize that the application of these propositions may mean the dissemination of ideas and manners of expression that are repugnant to many persons. We do not state these propositions in the comfortable belief that what people read is unimportant. We believe rather that what people read is deeply important; that ideas can be dangerous; but that the suppression of ideas is fatal to a democratic society. Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours.
This statement was originally issued in May of 1953 by the Westchester Conference of the American Library Association and the American Book Publishers Council, which in 1970 consolidated with the American Educational Publishers Institute to become the Association of American Publishers.
Adopted June 25, 1953, by the ALA Council and the AAP Freedom to Read Committee; amended January 28, 1972; January 16, 1991; July 12, 2000; June 30, 2004.
Appendix C
Freedom to View Statement
The FREEDOM TO VIEW, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed:
. To provide the broadest access to film, video, and other audiovisual materials because they are a means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
. To protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film, video, and other audiovisual materials.
. To provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the content.
. To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film, video, or other audiovisual materials on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content.
. To contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view.
This statement was originally drafted by the Freedom to View Committee of the American Film and Video Association (formerly the Educational Film Library Association) and was adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors in February 1979. This statement was updated and approved by the AFVA Board of Directors in 1989.
Endorsed January 10, 1990, by the ALA Council
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