Reconsideration of Library Materials

Any current cardholder in good standing of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) service area who wishes to object to an item in the library’s collection or to an Internet site accessed through a library computer can file a Reconsideration of Library Materials. Per Act 372, before submitting the reconsideration form, the patron must request a meeting with the Branch Manager. Prior to the meeting, the patron will be furnished with a copy of this Reconsideration of Library Materials Policy, as well as the Reconsideration of Library Materials Form #301.

The person affected by the material must complete and sign a Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form. All complaints will be forwarded to a committee of three (3) library professionals employed by CALS appointed by the Executive Director. The committee will meet to gather and discuss the recommendations. The committee chair will write a summary of the reviews along with the committee’s recommendation which will be forwarded to the Director.

The Executive Director will communicate the committee’s decision and any accompanying documentation to the cardholder.

If the cardholder is not satisfied with the committee’s decision, they may file a written appeal with the Little Rock City Clerk’s Office within five (5) days of the written receipt of the committee’s decision.

The challenged item shall remain in circulation for the period of time it takes to complete the review and appeal process.

Once the review and appeal process is complete and a decision has been made on a particular item, that item will not be reviewed again for five (5) years.

All documentation regarding the request for reconsideration will be retained in the administration office for a period of five (5) years.

*A copy of this policy may be requested at the circulation desk of any CALS Branch.

Reuest for Reconsideration Form