The library collection and programming has been developed to provide students, faculty, staff, and community patrons with the information, events, and materials critical to effective scholarship, inquiry, and lifelong learning. The ECTC library fully supports and affirms the principals set forth by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement, Library Bill of Rights, Intellectual Freedom Statement, Freedom to View Statement, and the Statement of Labeling.
Any individual or group questioning the appropriateness of materials in the collection or library programming should direct the questions to the Director of Library Services. Resources included in a Request for Reconsideration will not be automatically removed from the collection. These resources will be evaluated based on the documented objections. Library collections should reflect different philosophies and points of view. Appearance of a resource does not mean that the ECTC Library advocates or endorses the ideas or statements found in that resource.
Academic Freedom is protected by the KCTCS Board of Regents Policy 2.9.1.2.
In the event that the appropriateness of an item in the collection or a library program is challenged, the following procedures will be followed:
1. Requester fills out the Request for Reconsideration of Library Material form and submits to a library staff member or via email to the Director of Library Services at ECTCLibrary@kctcs.edu.
2. Requests for Reconsideration are given to the Director of Library Services who informs the Chief Academic Officer/Provost of the reconsideration. The form is copied and kept on file in the director’s office.
3. The director will locate reviews of the title, identify other institutions who own the title, and/or identify and locate similar programs offered at other libraries.
4. A review committee composed of the Director of Library Services, Chief Academic Officer, at least one faculty member, and at least one staff member will be appointed to review the Request for Reconsideration and will determine if the material or program meets the criteria for selection. The committee is a recommending body and the final decision of reconsideration rests with the Director of Library Services.
5. The committee will submit a written report to the Chief Academic Officer and the requester will be informed in writing of the committee’s decision.
6. Appeals of the decision will follow regular institutional channels, going to the Chief Academic Officer, and finally to the President of the College.