tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454785292396322651.post5199853879934340933..comments2013-02-15T18:05:08.435-08:00Comments on LIS 6010 Blog: The Role of Information Policy in the LibraryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454785292396322651.post-43183319069492893792009-12-12T10:11:48.250-08:002009-12-12T10:11:48.250-08:00In reference to what Amy said, I feel that the sit...In reference to what Amy said, I feel that the situation that you described is really a serious shame. It is very important to make sure the policy regarding access is the same for everyone, and it is always unfortunate when a library has to make decisions that limit certain people in their community. Jeremy's comment about how sometimes it is the people that have non-traditional addresses sometimes need access moreso than other patrons makes a great deal of sense to me. In this particular circumstance, I think that the library should seriously re-evaluate its reasons and extend a little beyond to help the people by giving them opportunities.Nicole Lesperancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962901727148455279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454785292396322651.post-40704810600984620582009-12-10T15:38:57.543-08:002009-12-10T15:38:57.543-08:00I researched the policies at the library I frequen...I researched the policies at the library I frequent and found that the library provides both filtered and unfiltered internet access. Children between the ages of 12-17 are limited to a filtered workstation unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.<br /> <br />They also provide books to patrons who are home bound. A librarian or a volunteer will talk with the patron to evaluate their needs. If the patron is blind or handicapped, the Library for the Blind will send out special players free of charge.<br /><br />Access is most commonly thought of as an architectural or facilities issue, but access to<br />collections through well-designed programs, services and equipment is equally important. The<br />library will attempt to provide services in a convenient, cost effective and efficient manner to all users while following policies and procedures adopted by the Library Commission and obeying all applicable laws such as the ADA.<br /><br />Children and young adults should not be denied access to the adult collection because they are<br />juveniles. Librarians must consider their information needs and exercise judgment in selecting<br />materials to answer those needs.kbankovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208623077346719119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454785292396322651.post-23226636548721556322009-12-09T14:13:12.029-08:002009-12-09T14:13:12.029-08:00Equity of Access should apply to everyone regardle...Equity of Access should apply to everyone regardless of street address! I was able to obtain a library card with full rights when I was living in a 13' trailer right beside the railroad tracks in the mountains of Vermont. I got mail through the church in town and I was able to use that address for my library card. People who don't have normal addresses may have the greatest need for library resources! Libraries must not restrict access or usage based upon "inferior" living conditions.Clay S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15540820241746619548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454785292396322651.post-24151773466653161822009-12-08T16:44:01.163-08:002009-12-08T16:44:01.163-08:00I'm going to quote a section of your posting: ...I'm going to quote a section of your posting: "The statement on Equity of Access guarantees every person the right to obtain information: “Equity of access means that all people have the information they need-regardless of age, education, ethnicity, language, income, physical limitations or geographic barriers. It means they are able to obtain information in a variety of formats-electronic, as well as print." This speaks to our discussion topic for this week about bad library policies. I found a library that refused to allow people living in public-assisted shelters check out more than 2 books at a time. These people were limited because of where they lived... the library had a list of shelter addresses, and if you provided one of these addresses, your access was greatly limited. Essentially, these people were being restricted based upon their income and geography. They had little if any money, so they had to live in certain shelter areas. Denying these people the ability to use the library with the same benefits as a person who lived in a house or apartment was shameful. Equity of access SHOULD apply to everyone, and no one should be discriminated against or limited due to the factors listed above.Amy Smolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355549468972703930noreply@blogger.com