2. We appreciate your concerns and welcome your comments. Requests are limited to one active submission per patron or organization to allow staff the time to properly research and respond.

   The reconsideration of material process is open to all citizens of Burleigh County as taxpayers who fund the library’s operations, as well as individuals who are current non-resident cardholders.

4. Do you live in Burleigh County or have a current non-resident library card?*

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Today's Date*
   Today's Date
7. Have you read the library's Collection Development Policy?*

   1. Yes
   2. No

   https://bismarcklibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/39/Collection-Development-Policy-PDF

9. Name*
10. Library card barcode*
12. Address*
14. Phone*
15. Email address*
17. Representing*

    1. Self
    2. Organization or Group
18. Name of organization*
22. Title*
24. Author*
26. Publisher*
28. Material Type*
    -- Select One --BookMagazineAudiobookMovie (DVD)Video GameDigital material (ebook/audiobook)Other
30. What is your concern about this material? Please be specific, citing pages or sections when applicable. *
32. Did you read, view, or listen to the material in its entirety? If not, specify which pages or sections you read, viewed, or listened to.*
34. Are you aware of any professional or literary reviews of this material? If yes, describe.*
36. In its place, what work of equal value would you recommend that would convey as valuable a picture and perspective of a society or set of values. *
40. What action are you requesting the library to consider?*
42. Would you like a response?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. Do you prefer response by standard mail or email?*

    1. Standard mail
    2. Email

45. In order to have a request for reconsideration of material reviewed, complainants must reside within the library’s service area (Burleigh County) or have a current non-resident Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library card. Upon receipt of this submitted form, the library director will consult with the librarian who purchased the material in question, and the Review Committee will decide to retain, relocate, or remove the material; respond in writing to the complainant, and provide the complainant with a copy of the library’s Collection Development Policy. 

    Should the complainant not agree with the Review Committee’s response, they may appeal to the library director. Should the complainant not agree with the decision of the library director, they may request a hearing with the library board of trustees by notifying the library director, who will include the hearing on the board’s next meeting agenda. Following the hearing, the decision of the board will be the final decision.

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