[LM_NET] TARGET: changes to procedure for reevaluation of books

[Laura Palmer <llpalmer@BELLSOUTH.NET>]

We have a district wide process for a book or other library material to undergo 
reevaluation. (We have about 160 schools in the district). The person making the 
complaint must submit a written form stating the objection to the material with 
specifics.Then, a committee is formed. After reading the book, the committee meets 
and determines the status of the book. For example, a book such as A Child Called 
"It" by Dave Pelzer could be deemed not acceptable for elementary, parental 
permission only for middle school, and open shelf for high school. (Many books do 
go through the process, and remain open shelf at all levels.)

Here are the questions - does your district have a similar policy/ procedure? If 
so, is there a process for reviewing the book later (say in 5 or 10 years) and 
possibly changing the status? We do not have one. Our district has books from the 
1980's on the list for parental permission that would now be considered relatively 
mild. Additionally, does your district have a maximum number of times a book can be 
put under reevaluation in a certain time period? We don't, and a few years ago one 
or another Harry Potter book would be undergoing reevaluation.

Some media specialists in our district would like to make changes. Any information 
you can provide about how your district handles these matters will be helpful. 
Please respond directly to me, and I will post a hit if other people are interested.

Thanks,
Laura Palmer
Media Specialist
Lake Lucina Elementary
Jacksonville, FL
llpalmer@bellsouth.net

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