The preceding statements of the Hepburn Library of Lisbon’s policies shall be subject to review and revised as necessary by the Board of Trustees. Comprehensive or individual policies will be reviewed or added as needed. Registered patrons and other users of the Hepburn Library of Lisbon will be bound by any and all revisions and additions to library policies.
No revision should be undertaken while a formal challenge to a library resource is occurring. It is important to follow the current governing board-approved policy and process to maintain good faith with the community, complainants, and supporters. Revisions should occur after the final decision on the questioned material has been made. When a challenge has been resolved, those involved should reflect on the reconsideration experience and use new knowledge to revamp the current policy.
Challenges to Policies
Policy questions should be addressed to the Library Director for clarification. Requests for policy modification, elimination, or creation should be submitted in writing to the Library Director who will review and suggest a course of action to the Board of Trustees. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final.
Severability
If any provision of this policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and said provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.