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After proper training, the volunteer may begin work . <br /> Volunteers must understand that the libraries follow Indian River County policies and <br /> procedures . Volunteers should never become involved with the daily operations of the <br /> libraries or with management decisions . Any suggestions are welcome and should be <br /> directed to the Library Director or Volunteer Coordinator. <br /> Material Selection <br /> The objectives of the Indian River County Library System are to select, organize , <br /> preserve, and make easily and freely available to the people of the county printed and <br /> other materials (within the limitations of space and budget) which will aid them in the <br /> pursuit of education, information, research, and recreation . <br /> Intellectual Freedom and Censorship : The library system preserves the rights of citizens <br /> to obtain information on all sides of potentially controversial issues , so that individuals <br /> can decide for himself/herself the value of opposing ideas . In representing various sides <br /> of a question, the public library thus provides the citizen with reliable sources of <br /> information on which to base intelligent decisions . <br /> The library has a responsibility to protect the rights of mature and sophisticated readers ; <br /> materials which may be considered frank or offensive to some are included if review <br /> material and/or staff opinion suggests that the work makes a significant contribution <br /> either to the literary or informational complexion of the collection or to contemporary <br /> thought and style . <br /> Parents and legal guardians are responsible for the reading habits of their children and <br /> young adults . Selection of materials is not inhibited by the possibility that particular <br /> materials may inadvertently come into the possession of children and young adults . <br /> Responsibility for Selection : The Library Director has the ultimate authority for <br /> selection with cooperation of the library staff within the system. <br /> General Principles : Selection will be based on the following : <br /> 1 . Professional knowledge and reputation of the publisher <br /> 2 . Needs and resources of service area <br /> 3 . Merit of work to existing collections <br /> 4 . Professionally accepted reviewing sources <br /> 5 . Bibliographies <br /> 6 . Examination of materials when possible <br /> Page 7 <br />