Responsibility for selection:
Although the ultimate responsibility for the collection, programs and displays at Merrill Memorial Library rests with the Library Director and the MML Board of Trustees, responsibility for selecting and retaining materials is delegated to qualified and knowledgeable staff with input from the director. (Collection development decisions are made on the basis of professional staff expertise.)
Objectives of the collection:
- To promote literacy and offer lifelong learning for members of the Merrill Memorial Library Community
- To provide access to a variety of opinions on matters of current interest and encourage freedom of expression
- To support educational, civic, and cultural activities within the Yarmouth community
- To encourage continuous learning; to support career and job-related skills
- To provide materials that entertain and enhance the individual’s enjoyment of life
- To provide access to virtual resources accessible 24 hours a day
The Library staff will also strive to:
- Assess the condition, accuracy, currency and physical condition of the collection
- Cooperate with other libraries to provide a greater wealth of materials for MML members
- Stay up-to-date on technological changes that will enhance the service provided by MML
Reconsideration of materials:
If a member of the MML community should raise a question about the appropriateness of a particular item in the collection, library staff will refer the issue to the Library Director. If the individual is not satisfied with a verbal objection, he or she may complete a written statement requesting the removal of the item from the collection.
All requests for reconsideration of materials will be met with serious consideration and a timely response.
