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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 />54 <br />