Access to Materials
Service Policy: Access to Materials
The Divide County Public Library does not deny or abridge the use of the library because of an individual’s national origin, age, background, views, gender, or culture.
The library does not act in loco parentis. Parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for children’s and young people’s reading, viewing, and listening.
The library will not restrict access to library materials under the assumption that certain materials may be “harmful” to minors or in an effort to avoid controversy with parents. Young people have varied levels of intellectual development and families have differing backgrounds and child-rearing philosophies. Such significant factors are not accommodated by a uniform policy based on age. The library has a responsibility to ensure that young people have access to a wide range of informational and recreational materials and services to meet their diverse needs.
The library will restrict access to certain materials for the express purpose of preserving them and protecting them from theft or mutilation.
Adopted: January 24, 2023
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
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