Wallkill Public Library Material Selection Policy

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Material Selection Policy

Materials are chosen on a selective basis to improve the quality and representation of the collection. Selection decisions are based on:

Accuracy of information
Authoritativeness
Readability
Social significance
Availability of funds
Critique and comments offered in library review publications
Popularity and interest

Patrons are encouraged to suggest titles to be considered for purchase. Patron suggestions will be evaluated using the selection criteria applied to other library purchases.
Periodic checks shall be made of library holdings against standard library lists. This will assure the possession of important and significant works and proper balance in the collection.
Serious works presenting an honest aspect of some problems of life are not excluded because of frankness or coarse language. The Wallkill Public Library subscribes to the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights and follows the principles of the Freedom to Read and the Freedom to View statements. (see attached) Censorship of books will not be accepted.

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