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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 14.38.02.03" title_num="14" subtitle_num="38" chapter_num="02" heading="Library Policies and Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each library shall adopt and follow a written policy for operation of the library that is consistent with the State standards for libraries set forth in Regulation .01 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each policy adopted pursuant to §A of this regulation shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An acknowledgement that all Marylanders have the freedom to read;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An affirmation that it is the responsibility of the library to provide adequate library services to satisfy the diverse needs of their users;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A policy and procedures for librarians and library staff to identify materials that meet users’ needs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A requirement that librarians and library staff curate and develop collections that provide access to the widest possible array of books and other materials that support learning; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A materials reconsideration policy and procedures.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A materials reconsideration policy and procedures shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establish a uniform process to submit an objection to materials in the library;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Require material under review due to an objection to remain available for use by the public and library staff until the review process has concluded; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Establish a reasonable timeline to conduct and conclude the review process in a timely manner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A library board of trustees or other governing body of a library may not dismiss, suspend, discipline, demote, reassign, transfer, or otherwise retaliate against an employee for performing their job duties consistent with the library’s written policy adopted under §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>