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The existing Patron Comment Regarding Library Materials Form (2001, Attachment 11) and Materials Selection Policy (2001, Attachment 12) were originally approved by the Library Commission 22 years ago. Staff and the Library Commission identified the need for the proposed Collection Development Policy (Attachment 3) to reflect current practices for the selection and maintenance of the library's collection of materials. Inclusiveness in Materials Statement This statement aims to articulate the City's commitment to open and free access to library resources and aligns with the updated Collection Development Policy and Request for Reconsideration of Material Form. Throughout the history of the United States, attempts to ban books have been made, often without sustained success or benefit to the citizenry. In 2022, the American Library Association reported a surge in book challenges, reaching the highest number of attempted book bans in over two decades. In June 2023, in response to recent attempts to ban books in California, staff and the Library Commission identified the need for an Inclusiveness in Materials Statement(Attachment 5). DISCUSSION The proposed policies, request form and the Inclusiveness in Materials Statement incorporate the City's commitment to open access to a wide variety of materials and information. To ensure that all members of the community are considered in these policies, the Library and Recreation Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workgroup, the IT Department, and the City Attorney's Office reviewed the drafts before they were reviewed by the Library Commission. The revised Public Access to the Internet Policy serves as a definitive guide for internet use in the library. It provides a clear statement about using the internet in a public library setting, technology protection measures for children as required by CIPA, and rules governing use. The proposed revisions comply with CIPA requirements. The Materials Recovery Policy offers detailed information on library loan periods, automatic renewals, member notifications, refunds, fee waivers, lost and damaged items, and fee recovery timelines. By providing clarity and transparency on the process, the policy aims to remove unnecessary barriers, ensure equitable access, and increase circulation and efficient material recovery for all community members. The updated Collection Development Policy details criteria on library materials selection, values regarding access to resources, and ongoing maintenance of the library's collection. The enhanced Request for Reconsideration of Material Form provides a detailed review process for any library material that may be requested by a community member. The policy and the form reinforce the City's efforts toward transparency, guided by the principles of evidence-based selection, maintenance, and sustainability of library collections. Page 3 of 4