The library’s varied collection is available to all and represents a diversity of subjects and viewpoints. The library upholds the right of the individual to secure these resources, even though the content may be controversial, unorthodox, or unacceptable to some. The choice of library materials is an individual matter. Parents/guardians have the right to guide the reading, viewing, and listening of their children but must recognize these rights in other parents/guardians.
Individuals who wish to request the inclusion of materials currently not owned by the library are encouraged to utilize library-provided suggestion forms or speak to a library supervisor. Suggestions from library staff members and library customers are considered in the selection process as set forth in Policy G Regarding the Selection of Materials.
Individuals who wish to request the withdrawal or reclassification of materials currently owned by the library are encouraged to discuss their concerns with a library supervisor. This includes concerns regarding outdated or inaccurate materials in the collection as set forth in Policy G regarding the selection of materials. If the patron is not satisfied with the response to their request, the manager shall provide the patron with the library’s procedure on requesting formal reconsideration of the library resource. The requests for reconsideration process can be found at Reconsideration Process - My Library Account - FCPL Curated Content at Fairfax County Government.
Materials shall be reconsidered in their entirety and not on portions taken out of context. No challenged materials shall be removed without following the full reconsideration process. The library fully endorses the principles documented in the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement of the American Library Association.
Library Bill of Rights, Addendum 12
Freedom to Read Statement, Addendum 13
Free Access to Libraries for Minors, Addendum 14
7/13/2023
