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Attachment 5 community and serves as an impartial repository of materials that encompass stories and ideas from different walks of life, that may be discovered, borrowed, and viewed without hindrance. Concerns and disagreements may arise regarding the specific content of library materials, and these differences of opinion are important in a democratic society. Role of Parents and Guardians in the Library The American Library Association's Bill of Rights strongly supports the vital role of parents and guardians in helping their children develop fundamental reading skills, in determining their children's use of library materials, and in guiding their children's reading, viewing and listening, as appropriate for their personal stages and individual beliefs. These rights and responsibilities are acknowledged by the Library. As part of its commitment to collaboration and customer service, Library staff are trained and prepared to assist families by providing curated book lists, professional review sources, and recommendations of library materials for each child's individual reading stages, needs, and interests. Library Collection Development Policy Library staff select and maintain a wide range of materials for the community under the guidance of the Library's Collection Development Policy. This policy outlines selection criteria that consider community needs and interests, the quality and merit of materials, contemporary significance, relevance to diverse populations, collection gap areas, local history, as well as budgetary and space limitations. Each of the selection criteria reflects the five departmental values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, customer service, and innovation. Reconsideration of Library Materials Form The Library maintains a process for patrons to request a reconsideration of any materials in the Library's collection. The Request for Reconsideration of Materials form asks that the requestor state their concerns, indicate that they have read or viewed the material in its entirety, and provide specific information related to the concern. Upon receipt of the form, staff will review each request using the Collection Development Policy as the basis for the determination. Responses are provided within 30 days of submission. The Library values this process for patron input and welcomes community feedback regarding its selection of materials.