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Sep 27, 2009, 02:00 PM
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Member Since: Dec 2003
Location: Coram Deo
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No bright-line rule here. Each library has to set up its own guidelines. Just like they probably have rules regarding ages of children who can access the internet by themselves, and what sites they can't view etc.
A minor does not have the right to read any book he or she wishes. Unless the library has a written rule regarding age and books, then the librarian has no choice but to allow the child to check out the book. To restrict access to a public book is bordering on First Amendment Rights, imo.
Who's to know if the book is JUST for the child?
If it's that trashy of a book (rather than an educational one) why have the general public allowed their tax dollars to be spent buying it?
Unless the librarian is prevented from contacting the parent, she then can do so, expressing her concern. I doubt it will be appreciated though. Obviously the librarian has not seen what is being taught at the local schools these days.
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