| The following procedure is established to handle citizen
requests for reconsideration of a materials selection decision. A form
for initiating a citizen request in writing is appended. Guidelines for
handling a request for reconsideration are applicable laws of the United
States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and policies determined by
the Board of Directors of the Newburyport Public Library.
Within 1 week after receiving a written complaint, the Head Librarian
shall review the criteria and decision on the item (s) in question and
shall schedule a meeting with the requesting party.
If a satisfactory disposition is not forthcoming from this process,
the Head Librarian shall schedule a meeting between the party requesting
reconsideration and the Board of Directors. This meeting should be
scheduled within 30 calendar days.
If a satisfactory disposition is not forthcoming from this process,
and the question of violation of state or federal law seems germane,
legal disposition of the question shall be sought. |