Train UP!: Take that book off the shelf!

Reconsideration of Materials (a.k.a. Title Challenge)

Link to SWKLS Google Form for Reporting:

https://forms.gle/JeBFswY9ufCzrmye9

Train UP! August 9, 2022: "Take that book off the shelf!"

Take that book off the shelf! Video: Click Here

Take that book off the shelf! Audio: Click Here

Samples: Reconsideration Forms & Procedures

1. Letter to the patron requesting reconsideration
2. Request for Reconsideration Form & Procedures: Public Library
3. Request for Reconsideration Form & Procedures: Academic Library
4. Request for Reconsideration Form & Procedures: School Library
5. Hamilton County Policies: Example
6. Salina Public Library's Reconsideration Policy

Helpful ALA Resources

Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit:

• https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/selectionpolicytoolkit

How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources:

• https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/respond

Challenge Reporting to the ALA:

• https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/report

ALA's Library Bill of Rights & Freedom to Read Brochure