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If you question the appropriateness of collection material within ACC Library Services, make a thorough study of the Materials Challenge Packet before deciding whether or not to pursue a challenge to materials. After a careful review of this packet, if you still think that the item in question should be removed or purchased, complete the 2 following steps:
When you return the completed Request for Reconsideration of ACC LS Materials form to the Head Librarian, you will be requesting a Materials Challenge Review.
The Dean of Library Services will then create an ad hoc committee (called the Materials Review Committee) composed of Library faculty, Library paraprofessional staff, and other ACC faculty and staff, to evaluate the challenged item and decide if the item fits the ACC LS Materials Selection Policy.
The committee will make a decision that the work be purchased, retained, withdrawn, or restricted. This decision will be sent to the Dean of Library Services, who will mail you the decision at the mailing address you provided.
If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Materials Review Committee, you may request an appeal to the Dean of Library Services using the Appeal form. The Dean will review the item in question (as well as the work of the Materials Review Committee) before making a decision. The Dean will decide that the work be purchased, retained, withdrawn, or restricted. The Dean will then notify you in writing of the final decision, which will not be subject to further appeal.
No Library materials will be removed without the review process. Item in question will remain on the shelf and available to Library users until a final decision is made.
