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Potsdam Public Library Policy
Category: External/Patron Concerns
Policy Subject: Challenged Material Form
Effective Date: May 9, 2000


The following form will be used for Potsdam Public Library patrons who wish to request that material be removed from the collection. Note: see "Reconsideration of Library Materials" in Potsdam Public Library Policy/collection Development & Maintenance.



Patron's Request for Review of Library Materials

1. Name of Complainant:________________________________________

2. Address
___________________________________________________

3. City___________________________ State _________
    Zip______________ Phone __________________

4. Type of material objected to:        book        magazine
           illustrations
       cassettes
           compact disc        video
    other (describe)                                                 

5. Author:

6. Title:

7. Publisher:

8. Have you reviewed the entire work?           If no, what sections?



9. Are you aware of the judgment of this work by recognized literary critics?

10. What do you believe is the theme of this work?


11. What is your specific objection to this material?


12. Is there anything good about this material?


13. What do you feel might be the result of reading/hearing/viewing it?


14. What action would you recommend be taken regarding the use of this material?


15. For what age group would you recommend this material?


16. Other comments




Signature:_________________________________________

Date
: __________________
 
Reviewed by the Director: ______________________________

Date: _________________

Recommendation of the Director:


Copy Sent to Complainant: ___________________(Date)

Copy Sent to Board: ______________________(Date)

Appealed:_______________________________

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