Material Selection Policy News Today

Two bills currently being considered by the Iowa legislature, which would give more power over local libraries to city councils, did not advance after a legislative deadline passed.  House Study Bill (HSB) 678 and Senate Study Bill (SSB) 3168, which were introduced on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8, respectively, would allow a city council to...

Sheriff Bob Norris was recently cited in several news articles bringing attention to some inappropriate material located in the minor’s areas of the Community Library Network. It is my understanding that his duty as the sheriff is to protect and serve the entire community. This would logically include the safety of minors.