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Librarians remove books from the shelves for many reasons. They may cull books that are worn out
or outdated, for example, or dispose of duplicates. Books should not be removed because of the
opinions expressed by the author. That is a violation of the First Amendment.
Librarians comb through catalogs of new titles to keep their collections up to date. Yet for
every book chosen, dozens are passed up. This can occasionally fuel a perception that particular
books or kinds of books are being purposefully omitted. In order to explain its rationale for
purchasing or removing books, every library should have a clear collection policy. This policy
guides librarians in selecting titles and helps defend their decisions should a challenge arise.
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