DISCARDING/COLLECTION MAINTENANCE

The following materials may be withdrawn from circulation:

Outdated or inaccurate materials

Materials no longer of interest to or in demand by the community

Duplicates

Materials in poor physical condition that cannot be repaired

Materials that have been withdrawn shall be disposed of in one of the following methods:

Gifts to other libraries or non-profit organizations

Sales to the public

Discarded in an appropriate manner (refer to policy on Disposal of Surplus Property)

In the case of an objection to discarded library materials, the procedure is as follows:

The library staff will try to handle the question on an informal basis and present the discarding policy.

If the complainant wished to discuss the issue further, they may schedule an appointment with the Director.

The Director will inform the Chairman of theLibrary Board of the complaint.  If the complainant wishes to discuss the issue with theLibraryBoard, they may attend a Board meeting.

Adopted3/23/94

Revised 12/96

Reviewed 10/97

Reviewed 5/05

Reviewed 8/08

Reviewed 6/12