Devin,

In keeping with the ALA’s  Free Access to Libraries for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, we allow every patron (in good standing) to checkout any of our circulating material.  We leave it up to the parent(s) to monitor/limit a minor’s access.  The last sentence of Section 1 of our policy states this position.  Our policy may be found here: http://gardencitylib.org/PDF/PoliciesPDF/Video2014.pdf

 

 

James B Lenze, Director            jamesl@gardencitymi.org
Garden City Public Library
31735 Maplewood St
Garden City, MI 48135

smile

 

From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Devin Erlandson
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 1:19 PM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Subject: [Michlib-l] Youth Cards and DVDs

 

Good afternoon,

 

We are looking at redoing our loan policy specifically regarding youth cards and borrowing DVDs. Our current policy is that only adult cards can check out DVDs and the owner of said card must be present (so a child can't check out a DVD with mom's card). 

 

We're wondering what other libraries are doing in regards to their DVD policies and youth restrictions. If you have policies to share that would be great!

 

Much appreciated. 

 

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Devin Erlandson, MLIS

Information Coordinator 

Allegan District Library

269-673-4625