Mason Library supports the teaching and research missions of Keene State College and in accordance with our Collection Policy, collects diverse materials reflecting different viewpoints and contexts. Like all libraries across the country, our mission is to provide access to information to library users, who have a First Amendment right to read, view and listen to library resources. Any person has the right to express concerns about library resources and expect to have those concerns taken seriously. Requests to reconsider including items in Mason Library follow the following process:
1. Initial Reconsideration Requests Individuals who wish to request the reconsideration of a specific item in Mason Library's collection for any reason may make an appointment to discuss the matter with the Dean of Mason Library to share their concerns. If the patron is not satisfied after speaking with the Dean, they may begin the process of filing a formal request for reconsideration.
2. Formal Reconsideration Requests Individuals who are concerned about a library resource and are unsatisfied with the initial discussion may choose to make a formal request for reconsideration of the work in question via the Reconsideration Form below. The written request for reconsideration is reviewed by the Dean of Mason Library, in consultation with library faculty and the Provost as appropriate. A determination will be made in accord with the Mason Library’s Collection Policy. The individual making the request will receive a final written response to the submitted request for reconsideration. Reconsideration requests will be timely addressed, with Mason Library using all reasonable efforts to respond within 90 days of the library receiving the request.
** This material reconsideration policy was adapted from the policy written by the UNH Durham Library
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