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2012-08-07 Library Commission Packet
ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 7, 2012 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO O':' 1!ER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMM Y - June 5, 2012 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion -- City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan 6 -b. Discussion -- Commission Goals and Objectives 6 -c. Discussion -- Kenai Community Library Collection Development Policy ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Director 7 -13. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. September 4, 2012 ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION 11 -a. 11 -b. ITEM 12: Library Director's Monthly Report -- July 2012 Friends of the Library Board Minutes -- July 10, 2012 ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEN© THE MEETING: COREY -- 283 -8250 OR, MARY JO -- 283 -4378 KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 5, 2012 7:00 P.M. CHAIR ROBERT PETERS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO 0 E & ROLL CALL Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Chair R. Peters, E. Bryson, C. Brenckle, S. Mattero Commissioners absent: H. Curtis, K. East (both excused) Staff /Council Liaison present: Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member M. Boyle A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Mattero MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO 0 ERED. ITEM 3: MOTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY - May 1, 2012 Commissioner Mattero MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 1, 2012 and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5 -a. Discussion -- Meeting Room Policy Library Director Joiner reported City Manager Koch attended the meeting and thanked the Commission on their work on the policy. Koch reported the City would send the policy drafted by the City Attorney to the City Council for approval. General discussion occurred. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Director -- Joiner reported on the Summer Reading Program, the upcoming Friends of the Library book sale, staffing and recruitment. 7 -b, City Council Liaison -- No report. ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a, July 3, 2012 Commission discussed cancelling the July meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to cancel the July 3 meeting and Commissioner Mattero SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Commissioners voting yes: Peters, Mattero, Bryson Commissioners abstaining: Brenckle VOTE: MOTION PASSED. ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS -- None. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION -- None. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 2012 PAGE 2 "K//age with a Past, Cit 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 MEMO. TO: Library Commission FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration DATE: July 24, 2012 SUBJECT: Imagine 2030 — Comprehensive Plan Update The Planning & Zoning Commission has completed an initial review of the Implementation Plan. Attached for your review and comment is the draft report. The Table of Contents is on Page 2. The library is included in Goals 1 and 4 may be included in other sections. I encourage you to review the entire document. Any comments submitted will be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Please keep in mind that this document is a draft and formatting isn't finalized. Your continued assistance with this project is appreciated. Attachment: Implementation Plan (7/11/12 Draft) 11141verla« ''dill 1992 Ism Xerm 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 2011 Imaame Kcal 2030 n , Your City - Your Plan Page 1 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Table of Contents Introduction - Framework for the Future .................. Goal 1 - Quality of Life: Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. . Goal 2 - Economic Development: Provide economic development to support the fiscal health of the community............8 Goal 3 - Land Use: Develop land use strategies to implement a forward - looking approach to community growth........12 Goal 4 - Public Improvements and Services: Provide adequate public improvements and services in Kenai ..................15 Goal 5 - Transportation: Provide transportation systems that are efficient and adequate to serve the regional needs ofthe community . ............................................................... ............................... Goal 6 - Parks and Recreation: Ensure that Kenai has excellent parks and recreational facilities and opportunities. 20 Goal 7 - Natural Hazards and Disasters: Prepare and protect the citizens of Kenai from natural hazards and disasters. Goal 8 - Environmental Resources: Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the community..25 Your City - Your Plan a Page 2 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Imams Hen Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation The following tables list the critical plan elements of imaame Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Issues are also listed. These are areas of concern that were identified during the public process, would benefit the City but may not fall within the purview of City government, or may be a long -term objective (over ten years) so would not be acted on during the strategic plan for this Comprehensive plan. The visions, goals, objectives and strategies were obtained from the public, business owners, Native organizations, civic organizations, Planning Commissioners and City staff from April 2011 through April 2012. The priority columns are designated as follows: High priorities — these are objectives and strategies that the City of Kenai will focus on first. These objectives and strategies are the top priorities identified during the public participation process and those that the City can start working on right away. Median priorities — these are ongoing objectives and strategies that the City can start working on within the next year to ten years but they may involve other agency collaboration or are outside financial resources at this time. Low priorities — these are issues that were identified during the public participation process but are either not the City's responsibility or will not be worked on in the next ten years. These issues are included in the front of each section. The lead department or agency columns are filled out with the lead City department or other local, state or federal agency responsible for the task. The funding source columns list possible funding sources for the objectives and strategies. The key elements of the Kenai Comprehensive Plan are its goals, objectives and strategies. are broad statements that describe long -term desired outcomes, .a . provide more specific information of what can be done to achieve a goal. describe specific steps that will be taken to reach an objective. Your City - Your Plan Page 3 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 14„ _se Rem 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementatjon � Quality o[ life issues relate h` the general well being ^f individuals mndsnciohcs%Sooeindicotorsofar*nnunit' 's quality of life include not only wealth and empioyment, but also the quality of buildings, cultural acti ities, physical and mental health, recreation and leis«redoe,andoocin| belonging. Issues: • Affordable health care. w Lifelong learning. ° Arts and cultura!, • Construction ofa muitiuse facility for all age groups. • Housing — Affordable with a variety of housing options. • Senior services. • Programs that promote healrh & wellness. Your City ~ Your Plan —�— Page 4 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions thiamin Now 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Department Provide a variety of formal and informal educational programs. Continue to adequately fund the library. Support, as appropriate, other opportunities for educational programs. . Ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe. 3. Retain First People's heritage in Kenai. Your City - Your Plan Continue to fund police and fire at levels adequate to provide for pubic safety. Administration Administration Public Safety Continue to educate the public of the importance of minimizing bear attractants to achieve a "bear safe" community. Identify areas of the community tha require lighting and sidewalks for pedestrian safety. Identify high- density areas where speed limits may need reduced especially in areas around schools, parks, etc, Administration Public Safety City City City Work with the local Alaska Native organizations to develop signs and maps to add indigenous place names in Kenai. Page 5 Public Safety Public Works Public Safety Public Works Administratio Planning Parks & Recreation Ci City City Native Organizations City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 4. Encourage healthy lifestyles by providing outdoor activities. 5. Promote beautification programs in Kenai. 7. Actively provide senior services. Your City - Your Plan Collaborate with the local Alaska Native organizations to identify culturally sensitive issues and areas within the City. Develop additional pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community by keeping walkways and bikeways clear of obstructions and maintained year round. Review landscaping requirements fo commercial developments and determine if they should be revised. Consider establishing landscaping requirements in all zoning districts. Consider increasing landscaping in city maintained rights of way. Consider establishing a City - sponsored grant beautification program. Support development of additional senior housing. Page 6 Planning Parks & Recreation Public Works Public Works Parks & Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Plannin Administration Senior Services City Native Organizations City State Federal Highway Admin. City City City City City City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Department 8. Consider nominating the Tow site Historic District (TSH) to the National Register Historic District Your City - Your Plan Promote services available at the Senio Center. Senior Services Support senior and health agencies and the private sector in their efforts to provide an assisted living facility for the community. Review the 1995 TSH survey and recommendations from the survey. Senior Services Update the TSH to add new informa regarding structures in the survey. Research criteria to determine if the TSH could be included in the National Register Historic District. Page 7 Planning Planning Planning City City City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions.. Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation otional, phy conomic and spiritual well being o l groups, r!rovides opportrir i"iles for lifelong leornin Quality of life issues relate to the general well being of individuals and societies. Some indicators of a community's quality of life include not only wealth and employment, but also the quality of buildings, cultural activities, physical and mental health, Public infrastructure, sensible regulations, public - private partnerships, efficient and coordinated service delivery, industry advocacy, marketing, economic analysis, and the dissemination of timely information all represent legitimate venues for government to promote economic development. Issues: • Adequate regional public infrastructure to support development. • Vacant commercial buildings in the community. • Buildings that are in disrepair. • Attract business and industry to relocate to Kenai through the promotion of recreation and leisure opportunities, quality schools, cultural entities, low crime rates, a skilled workforce and clean air /water. • Capitalize on the benefit of the Kenai Airport to attract business and industry. Promote development of the harbor and waterfront. Your City - Your Plan Page 8 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions lntaatna Renal Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Departmen Promote opportunities for job security. 10. Implement business - friendly regulations, taxation and incentives. Your City - Your Plan Develop City internships, apprenticeships, on the job training, and student hire programs. Administration Human Resources City Use regional economic and workforce statistics to match the most suitable type of industry for particular areas and then market these areas. Administration City Compete for the siting of large industrial or manufacturing companies by promoting advantages such as transportation, access of developed industrial locations. Administration City Consider property tax relief as a development incentive. mstranon - finance Page 9 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Cnals, Objectives, S'. °. .qteeies ard ,ple.nentati�n Research cost and benefits of reverse taxation or tax deferral for improvements to support business incentives. Recruit specific businesses tha are necessary for the local economy to be maintained. Encourage the oil and gas industry to locate in Kenai to capitalize on economic value of natural resources. Department Administration City divinistration KCCVC* City KCCVC Market Kenai as a health center Administration destination. KCC' Pursue retail business opportunities. Administration KCCVC City KCCVC City KCCVC Establish City theme and /or brand Administration to help market Kenai as a business KCCVC and industrial center. City KCCVC Capitalize on the tourism industry Administration by marketing tourist - oriented KCCVC businesses. Review development options allowed in the Old Town area and determine if they need to be revised. Consider incentives for redevelopment of Old Town, Your City . Your Plan City KCCVC Administration Planning City Planning Finance City Page 10 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Imam Draft Goals Objectives, Strategies and implementation Departmen Your City - Your Plan Advertise that Kenai is an adaptable, consumer - friendly, technology - advanced, innovative, and performance - driven, environment to attract technology -based and knowledge -based industries. Work with State to manage and promote commercial and sport fisheries. Administration Kenai Convention Center and Visitor's Center ( KCCVC) Administration City KCCVC City State Market Kenai as a center for Administration educational based institutions. Page 11 City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 1 2030 Vision: Kengi iniple � is several dipjfer rt oning; d Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation oolong a roach to co»rrnuniiygrowth and derreloprrtet roj rct the;needs ofeach district; providing comirrzerciat by establishr idustrial, and ent of Use of land includes traditional and current activities of City residents as well as resource development on public and private lands. It also addresses how lands within Kenai should be used to meet the needs of residents and allow for community growth. The City has land management regulations (Title 14 Planning and Zoning) that determine how lands are zoned for different uses and how uses should be managed. One of the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan is to guide how land management regulations are used and revised. Issues • Make Kenai a "place to pause" for residents and visitors by creating more attractive public areas. • Research methods to protect property values and citizens from adverse effects of noise. • Ensure an adequate supply of land is available for future uses. Your City - Your Plan Page 12 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 1220210e Anal 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 12. Review zoning and subdivision codes for present and future land uses. wart tifAWRVfftirf;tkit7e1W- gasailitathiCasegilfrarde4 Reexamine zoning definitions. Audit City zones and amend zoning as needed to meet land use objectives, Consider zoning amendments for properties adjacent to highway corridors. Review landscaping ordinance to ensure buffers are required to protect neighborhoods. Revie ncompatible uses n zones, Review recreation zone to determine types of uses that should be permitted, Le., racetrack, ATV, snow machine trails and other similar activities, dentify areas that should be zoned recreation. Review the Land Use Table to ensure uses provided for in zones are compatible with the intent of the zone. Encourage creative subdivision design for residential areas, Amend subdivision code to consolidate access via frontage roads or by shared driveways onto main streets/highways, Departmen Planning Planning City Planning Planning Planning City City City Planning Public Safety Planning Planning Planning Planning City City City City City Your City - Your Plan Page 13 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions !WW1 Kenai 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 3. Review siting for oil and gas developments Your City m Your plan Amend subdivision code to add a requirement to reserve open space and parklands in new subdivisions, Departmen Planning City Amend landscaping code to require retention of Planning natural vegetation in during development. Promote neighborhood beautification progra Review Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Amendment Standards. Review siting for oil and gas developments to determine whether these developments should be allowed in residential neighborhoods. Develop standards or guidelines for oil and gas developments. Page 14 di Parks & Recreation Planning Planning Planning City City City City City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 0 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation bile tnvoly 071, gaverit n decision making, has welt planned public and institutional facilities anti social service needs of ail citizens; has an integrated ep icient and provements and is a community where the public feels saf . Kenai is a home rule city within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Public infrastructure includes the City facilities such as water and sewer systems, roads, airport, port, library, parks and recreation facilities, and senior center. Public services include public safety, senior services, planning and zoning and administrative services. Issues: • Investigate possible areas for ATV (motorcross /snow machines) trail systems. • Pursue public transportation options. • Investigate public free Wi -Fi. • Determine feasibility and need for more senior housing. • Investigate & support city -wide recycling programs. Research viability of wind, tide, biomass and /or geothermal energy sources. Your City - Your Plan Page 15 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 14. Evaluate feasibiiity /need tor public improvements. Continue to scour u the funding for the Kenai River bluff erosion project. Erect signage and street markings at bicycle path and road crossings to alert drivers that there are pedestrians and bicyclists on the bicycle paths. Department ; unding Administration Pv li.ic Works C iy State Federal City State Encourage the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to place signs and street markings alerting drivers of bicyclists on the Bridge Access Road and other high traffic areas. High Public Works City State Investigate options to provide separation on the roadway between the street and pedestrians. Inventory existing roads and utilities and identify and prioritize upgrades. Research feasibility of extending water /sewer to Beaver Loop Road and Valhalla Subdivision. High Public Works Planning Medium Medium Public Wor Public Works Maintain and improve when necessary street lights, City roads and buildings. Medium Public Works Develop a long -term plan identify' and listing road upgrades. g Medium ut c Works Review snow removal policy for City streets to determine if alternate mei'hods should be considered. Your City - Your Plan Medium t Public Works City City City City City City Page 16 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions brume Hem 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation Department 5. Provide a wide variety of opportunities for the public to participate in local land use decisions 16. Maintain existing water /sewer utilities 17. Consider additional city activ and services. es Continue to use social media as well as other methods to reach a broad range of citizens. Upgrade the City website. Enhance se ices through technology. Continue efforts to improve the wate in Kenai. Administration Information Technology Information Technolo• Administration Information Technolo;a Public Works Administration City Promote the center, ibrary as a communi Promote recycling at City facilities and in the communit Develop and implement a coordinated plan for IT services. Your City - Your Plan Focus on short and long -te storage and operations. Administration Library Public Works Expand Library programming for all age groups. Provide video conferencing at the Library for community use. Page 17 Administration Information Technolo• Administration Information Technolo, Library City City City City City City City City City July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions n:K A Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 4 uay to Kenai' Peninsula and ;aa duse; <al oadsare des 0 ter connecizon to Kenai is accessible by the Sterling Highway to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Canada and the lower 48 states. The City -owned Kenai Municipal Airport provides a 7,575 -foot asphalt runway, a 2,000 -foot gravel strip, a floatplane strip, and helicopter service. A fully staffed Flight Service Station is located in the City. The Kenai City Dock and boat ramp are located near the mouth of the Kenai River. There are also a number of private commercial fish processing docks. Moorage is by buoys anchored in the Kenai River. Issues: Support development of: A Alternative transportation opportunities such as a ferry, train, ride share, and bus systems. A Pedestrian pathways — sidewalks, bike paths, and trails. A Completion of the 4 -lane highway between Kenai and Soldotna. A Completion of the Unity Bike Path, A Pedestrian /green space with new road construction. Your City - Your Plan Page 18 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Name Nam Z030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation n fleeds of the o. m un 8. Fulfill the Kenai Municipal Airport's primary mission, "To the commercial air transportation gateway to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Cook Inlet." be ractUrri,r3,puv, ..i.k4a9iiiri,‘„&„,„‘„„otkoirhv Depart me Siattatilatata Rezone appropriate airport lands to industrial. Promote development of airport lands. Actively market leases of the airport industrial park. Planning Al rs o t Administration M rs ort Administration Airport City Research the cost and benefit of estab a tax free zone at the airport. ishing Determine highest and best use of airport land that is not needed for airport uses. 19. Monitor progress of Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Administration Airport Finance Airport Planning Collaborate with the State to widen the Kenai Spur Highway to four lanes and to provide turn lanes, 20. Establish maintenance and upgrade program for City's transportation system. Pursue local road projects through annual budget requests from the STIP. Admjnjstratjon nventory City rights-of-way, sidewalks, and trails. Prioritize maintenance/upgrades for streets, sidewalks, and trails based on criteria established in Cit 's maintenance gro:ra Administration Public Works Public Works City City City State City City City Your City - Your Plan Page 19 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions At Ken 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation hp and recreational faeiEiti s, p The City provides a wide array of services, including seasonal recreation programs, a teen center, city parks, and beautification of city streets and parks. Facilities include the Recreation Center, ten parks totaling over 180 acres, and two major trail networks. The Parks and Recreation Department manages park and open spaces, including turf and sport field maintenance, playground maintenance, trash removal, facility and trail maintenance, management of volunteers, and stewardship of undeveloped open space. Issues: • Construct a multipurpose facility for all age groups. • Encourage inclusion of year -round walkable and bicycle - safe trails in road construction projects, • Promote optimization of green space for recreation. • Designate areas for future parks /trails. • Develop guidelines to separate pedestrian pathways from traffic. • Protection of the Kenai River, wetlands, and environmentally sensitive areas. Your City - Your Plan Page 20 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 21. Create greenbelts around the community. Provide greenbelts along right -of -way corridors. Determine if there are areas that would be appropriate to rezone for green /open space buffer zones, more green spaces, and more recreation zones. 22. Maintain existing recreational opportunities and plan for new parks and recreation improvements. Continue to support city- sponsored youth activities such as little league and disc golf. Support projects that provide additional quality outdoor and indoor recreation. Consider educational program to install informative displays to explain the importance o preserving and protecting wetlands and other natural features. mplement Parks and Recreation plans. Investigate the need for property to be set aside for future facilities. Include trails and bicycle paths in funding requests in future transportations plans. Pursue funding to complete the unity trail bicycle pathway along Bridge Access Road. Obtain funding to develop a pedestrian /bicycle trails .Ian Your City - Your Plan Page 21 Department Public Works Planning Parks & Recreation Administration Parks & Recreation Administration Parks & Recreation Public Works Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Planning Parks & Recreation Administration City City City City City State City City City City State City State July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 'ated and pr t °this conin Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation dunes, tend educational arograr Kenai's natural hazards identified in the Hazard Mitigation Plan include erosion, wildland fires, floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, and a low risk of a tsunami. Issues: • Bluff Erosion. • Conservation easements along the Kenai River. ® Continued public educational programs. ® Development in designated hazard areas, Your City - Your Plan Page 22 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions frame Kew 2030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 23. lmplement the Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies. ittratelWti 4: F.C.,,ataivink:/4,1044,,,s4)stale4 Develop and demonstrate defensible space and landscaping techniques to encourage community and home construction contractor participation, Reduce fuels in hazard areas and emergency egress routes in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Office, State Division of Forestry and landowners. Raise public awareness of the possible magnitude of flood damage and debris based on historical events using on site visits and meetings during the permit process. Educate the public of the importance of securing of docks, vehicles, trash and utilities (LPG tanks, fuel tanks, etc.) to reduce loss and reduce influx of debris into waterways during floods. Alert the public to the harmful effects of volcanic ash fallout to life and property. Department Public Safety Public Safety Public Works Planning Public Works Planning Public Safety City KPB State City KPB State Oty KPB State City KPB Your City - Your Plan Page 23 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives. Str,teeies and imnlement2th- Department Continue cooperative advisements to i Public Safety the public via Borough Office of Emergency Management (OEM), local media, and City of Kenai websites during periods of increased volcanic and seismic activity. Provide information regarding measures to prevent illness and damage to air intake of homes, vehicles and businesses. City KPB Prepare citizens and the built environment to better survive the hazards associated with earthquakes through the promotion of public education. Promote the practice of sheltering in place, and encourage the preparation of citizens for self - sufficiency in a post earthquake scenario. Continue cooperative advisements to public via Borough OEM, local media, and local emergency responders to collectively evacuate the public. Your City - Your Plan Page 24 1 Public Safet Public Safe City City KPB Public Safe Public Safe KPB City KPB July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation and the environrne hey are protected and Kenai's scenic setting amid diverse natural resources is a pervasive part of local daily life and an important economic and recreational asset. The Kenai River is a world - famous sportfishing destination, especially known for its king salmon and river recreation opportunities. The Kenai River estuary, wetlands, and nearby uplands provide vital habitat for diverse fish and wildlife. Issues: • Zoning and development in sensitive areas (Kenai River, flood plains, wetlands, dunes, etc.). ® Identification of sensitive areas along the Kenai River. • Separation of public trails from environmentally sensitive areas. • Mitigation strategies for the impact of the dip net fishery. Your City • Your Plan Page 25 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions 1333370 genw Z030 Draft Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Implementation 24. Maintain and improve protection of the Kenai River and wetland areas. rzpnefirmlizzainiiiMizza Or'St tffr Increase education efforts to protect wetlands, riverbanks and areas important to salmon rearing through signage describing importance of habitat. Continue to work with the State of Alaska to mitigate damages caused by the dip net fishery. encourage protection of critical wetlands by obtaining conservation easements. Continue efforts to protect the dunes. Increase signage along the bluffs at the mouth of the Kenai River to educate people of the damage caused by climbing the bluffs. Divert public trails away from sensitive salmon spawning streams. Department or 'en Public Works Parks & Recreation Admrnjstratjon Administration Planning Administration Planning Administration Planning City City/State City City Public Works Parks & Recreation Ci City Your City - Your Plan Page 26 July 11, 2012 Work Session Revisions Imagine Kenai 2030 egarding; 43.7% (31) . 36.6% (26) 11.3% (8) 1.4% (1) 1.4% (1) 5.6% (4) 71 32.4% (23) 47.9% (34) 11.3% (8) 2.8%0-(2) 0.0% (0) 7.0% (5) 71 33.3% (23) 37.7% (26) 1t6% (8) 0.0%(0) 15.9 %(11) Page 23 of 44 5/15/2012 Imagine Kenai 2030 ire are-no ;user f : for fhe serer 'oes ``.provided of fhe is braryfar;ei annual -month) for Ind" fhaf are rn -r iderits or if e.i °Peside l idenfs of the iii'! df ifect i?„ espon Gaunt Page 24 --`44 5/15/2P 2031 e'K.eiaai Ci irirnuntiy i.lbraty that you want considered, please Include your aaiggestions ilea. 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Objective 1: Continue to maintain and extend library and information services for users by supporting library staff with training. Objective 2: Increase the public's awareness of the value and use of the library's resources and services by working closely with the media, developing relationships with community groups and improving communication with individual citizens and local schools and school libraries. Objective 3: Continue to support programs by providing equipment, materials, technology and individual help. Objective 4: Encourage the library to design services and programs that target individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, special needs, and other underserved populations. Objective 5: Support budget increases as they become necessary for additional library personnel and services. Objective 6: Review library policies and rules annually as well as the Library Commissions' goals and objectives. Objective 7: Evaluate the reinstatement of Sunday hours in the summer. Goal 2: Continue to work to enhance the physical space in the library. Objective 1: Commit to an annual review and reevaluation of the building and its facilities. Objective 2: Encourage continued fundraising for furnishing and fixtures in the newly expanded library. Goal 3: The library will provide library users with a modern, clean, safe, accessible, and inviting facility which encourages learning and leisure reading, provides access to up -to -date electronic resources and fosters community discourse for all age groups. Objective 1: The library will provide an up -to -date collection of current topics and titles in a wide variety of formats; audio - visual technology, information databases and other technological resources, arranged in a customer - friendly manner for easy access. Objective 2: The library will make available to all library users more popular items in more formats and greater numbers to alleviate long waiting periods. Objective 3: The library program will provide an environment for young people that is rich in stories, literature, and reading material and support the development of the skills, interests, and passions necessary to succeed in school, careers and life. Goals and Objectives 2011 Kenai Community Library Commission Objective 4: The library will present a welcoming place that supports teens' special interests, developmental needs and enhances their interest in reading for pleasure. Objective 5: The library will provide and promote classes and workshops to enable patrons to become familiar with various services and technologies offered at the library. Goal 4: The library will serve as a centralized, convenient community destination by providing formal and informal gathering spaces for a variety of programs, meeting spaces, and events. Objective 1: Provide money in the budget for programming for all ages. Objective 2: Encourage staff to apply for grants to support innovative programming. Objective 3: Continue to work to develop policies to govern the use of the new public spaces including the private study rooms, conference room and meeting rooms. Objective 4: Encourage library staff to investigate opportunities for students riding school buses to be able to get off at the library. Goal 5: The library's staff commission and Friends will continue to find means, by way of grant writing and private fund raising, to enhance the library's services and collections beyond what the local tax support makes possible. Objective 1: Promote the recruitment of library volunteers. Objective 2: Exchange information and ideas for enhancing library programs. Goal 6: Make recommendations to the City Council regarding capital and other improvements to the library. Objective 1: Increase the materials budget. Objective 2: Increase the opportunities for staff continuing education. Goals Achieved: 1. Encourage continued fundraising to complete the additive alternatives in the library construction plan. 2. Work with the library staff and community on a transition plan to maintain services during construction. Met 6c, ��� � cal Community Library Collection Development Policy * Purpose ni Collection Development w Kenai Community L|boryMission Communi,yDoocriphon • General Principals * Selection ef Materials • Weeding and Collecticn Maintenance • Replacement • Gifts m Memorial Books * Reconsideration ✓ Request [er Review et Library Materiats PURPOSE OF COLLECTION. DEVELOPMENT POLICY This policy is established by/heKenaiCummun|wUbrarymanagonan and the Library Commission d the City o! Kenai uo guide the Vbmtv staff and h/ inform the pu0ico/ tile principles upon *mohthe malthy decisions u, obtain and maintain ifs collections, This Collection »~«;|opmen/ Policy ntatox/onl supports the Library Pi its mission and Oef :nes the pitapose and objectives gromtli and developer gent of ds "dons, KENAI C8MMMNMYLIBR&RY DUSSION "The Kenai Community Library will aim erovide access to diverse resources. services and facilities necessary to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of al! members, cf our community" C8M&NUNFYBESCRIFT|OM Kenai Community Library serves the City of Kenai and the neighboring communities, its legal service population, as defined by the Alaska State Library, includes 135*0pevp)n, which almost equals the numbed o! library card holders, KanaiolonuuedmSmmomhnfthwKnoai Rivet, oo the shores ofcnuk 11118 approxirnatety 65 atr mttes and 131 hIghoayn.i.oe from Anchorage. II is 11 miles from Soidotna and wItien a relatively short drive to Homer and Seward, the other major culluraI centers on the Kenai Peninsula'. oid Demma ighabascan Indian Kenat was settled by RussIan tut traders in 1741 and in 1791 it became o fortified Prussian trading dust, Port Saint Nicholas. Although Russian br-x;nte/s|e8 the end W the }9nhcentury, Russian influence remained. *oizumvRussian Orthodox community ‘Amrships in the bent:fie Holy Assumption effect Virgin Mary Cnurch in Kenai, one of the Alaska's oN:uchurches. The end of the World War /! brought an influx d homesteaders, Alter the discovery nf oil near Swanson River in18J7, the Peninsula enjoyed ao economic boom. Kenai became incorporated as a city in 1960 and its home rule charter was adopted in 1963. Kenai Pas a diversified economy. Since 1OO5,a#et the ditshn,cta: discoveries inthe Goot'. Intel, Ke,nat oonb 01)05 11') 1101 1110 001111011 01:100 ott anrt yasindvotry 'Tourism oommemm alp) subsistence WNne, 18,1 1118111(1 ''111 0,; 130<0800, v`=iat Pas two elementary schools, anicedte school. Kenai Central High School and Inc Ken a Pdte mali 011:; 5011001, I<d3n has privately louden IIzeyood8te»onutna«uo,s8:,nm|ioCharterGuxoo|Otho,|eo/o{nymnhtminnsmuodeO:axengerLoammgCwnxa,pR|3|m'F/rs nt LEN ,College Population by Race: thin (Any Fla Not Hispanic, (Any face) Population by Gender and Age and Income GENERAL... Tian ifcusehold ineam Median Family income...... Persons in Poverty low• Poverty K.ena t )unicioal Co i states that: `THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY WILL ENDEAVOR: a. To provide free service to every resident in the cormunity. b. To support the Library Bill of Rights and the American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement, c, To assemble, preserve, and administer books and /or other library materials. d. To serve the community as a center of reliable information. e. To provide nonresidents the same services. f. To have the library open seven (7) days a week for at least a total of fifty -nine (59) hours. (Amended during 7 -7 -99 supplement, 12 -1 -00 supplement) MATERIALS Books and other library materials will be added to the present collection to provide information, entertainment, intellectual development and enrichment to all the people of the community. BOOK SELECTION Library Commission recognizing the pluralistic nature of this community and the varied backgrounds and the needs of the citizens declares as tter of book selection policy that: a. Books and /or other library material selection are and shall be vested in the librarian. Any book and /or library material so selected shall be held to be selected by the Commission. b. Selection of books and /or other library material shall be made on the basis of their value of interest, information, and enlightenment of all the people of the community. No book and /or library material shall be excluded because of the race, nationality or the political or social views of the author. c. This Commission believes that censorship is a purely individual matter and declares that while anyone is free to reject for himself books of which he does not approve, he cannot exercise this right of censorship to restrict the freedom to read to others. d. This Commission defends the principles of the freedom to read and declares that whenever censorship is involved no book and /or library material shall be removed from the library save under the orders of a court or competent jurisdiction. e. This Commission adopts and declares that it will adhere to and support: 1. The Library Bill of Rights, and 2. The Freedom to Read Statement adopted by the American Library Association, both of which are made a part hereof. Gifts will be accepted with provisions as to addition to the collection upon examination of materials. Non - usable gifts will be given the disposition that is of most value to the library. (Amended during 7 -7 -99 supplement, 12 -1 -00 supplement) )PERATION Kenai Community Library participates in the Alaska Library Network and in OCLC to meet local requests for information and library materials. It will attempt to cooperate with school, college, Court and other local libraries in order to provide the best possible service to its patrons." SELFC-s KG)N OF MAMMA f`rR A Formats Collected: Print and Audio :seal Media: Books. la roe print mad _asscett magazine C newsy pals, and They pertain to the city cf Kenai or Kenai Pe Media The Llt.rary provides pati Site deem: vd' cas_ttea, CGJ.., „aps, it ;r.. an �.tae muht.s iv'ts.,ok ,: GO er -- "„ 61 ts pilotage ar hs, mounted pictures one a ,asic r rcr s- only if .: interne, i tt r : .ai 00Mrrb ity Libre. rt ,n`ernet Policy y . tates that: The Internet with its highly diverse and often controversial content is an unregulated resource and can be used only at your own risk. Beyond its home pages, Kenai Community Library cannot control the information found on the Internet and is not responsible for its accuracy, correctness or its suitability. " The Library subscribes, and provides , s"rte access a l and education gams on 00 -RO and on diskettes. action Criteria: ,i Community Lim ideated t s.s iac vt„ti>ir Y er iai , ata..'ase; limited collection of d a a.,as s i.i^ urebG_ Lv the :17n WeIOO (00. 00(1 801 alwavz glgwosonnussonskierprich;m|braty vain attemptmmay awany of community interests arta|/icxmag* ooeos.me*onos general cultural trends. 'The main points considered in the selecsrtn of inmstria15 are importance and illott ',stub; meojt pi tot ;tem (0}l0C(,pltll'-dUttC ulll 11 t 11 .l 111010 A 8: timeliness M tor eaoenaL placsiu the eJs/i:S library *o|am|onu. spatial | mmuo^yetary constraints Children's and young adults' materials are oeieweduythe Youth Services Librarlao. The remaining collections and the ultimate vauonsibi0ytor 1101 001 oct:r, oand 0100(1 0000 1 rao 01110 (0:0: Mtb (11:8 01 rootor acco ao te amtuenido rnate:Is that gorge 0 the Library Ittrodttlt publisher and vendor ;:pprovat plerw.su:tao. MW pmo:pt. ,s,Bmtnaty Hourto or Junior Library Gg/tt,/imrsmmvsn,no«reyubdTcn/Bux:wdu'opaunfthnmamho)se|activop/n:aso:i.o|/s:try Kirkus keytwws, Library Journal, xoronra;e Daily News, Faintly Fuo.Parents Mygaz|no, New Skutt Times Book Rev(mv ado many sources a"*Umxe Internet, Add BnvkLiot The Library attempts to purchase, when approprtafe, the winners of the major literary prizes such s*emuno^v,nuixokamronin,nxvurtanodutliomatitmmuusousuo!aomun. hu/dwommqu|/ernents.m:u:owpmioonafoonomi*xltomyr ow-viable formats', licensing requirements, nevoudt Xing capabilities staff traintrig and postdates assistance requirements Chiidreri's and Juvenile collections The children's collections of the Kenai Community Library are divided into three groups:: Easy Books, Juvenile and Young :115dults, celleckons. Fasy Books '-S9('10 00114(00 1(09(1 011111 t.11]t1t100 third grade, by providing books and other media for recreational use, general information and elementary school level curriculum support. They include picture and holiday books, easy readers, beginner' chapter books and Atatkrana. The books are selected based on0omryaxce|/ensr, accuracy and timeliness oi factual mm/anut. and high quality art and illustrations. Juvenile odinoOun serves children from fourth through ntgmt wanes. K includes fiction and noo-ficlionvtomo:o materials and A|askana.{1.io designed in address the m*reeiwno| and informational needs and to stimulate the interests ufyoung pntto4am rending and the world around them It indudes the stateaNde Battle 01 the Books; collection anti the Mune Reader's Oheitte award \fanners, The juvenile sectled is tntended mo aesthetically appealing anti tobe browsing /rnattoa Young Adult materials 8001 0 0180:1001 818119i(•i'10 bio h.soh 0i8 od 10080 11: (5 8 rol arIvely 0100" 118 (:1100 19180 18 101:80 raied with 8(11.1111 11 otto o Adult collections Fiction - Wants of contemporary fiction, alvt classic wortth of encluant. value, Fiction is sots:Pied accorthng to the following criteria: popular demand; regulation of the author and publisher: approth lateness to the library5 users; importance as a Pocument the (01811009010 10 111(1 existing collection and to other titles and whether a like is part of an existing series Nonfiction Tits library aoquilss materiels n,huh permanent and current interest subjects; nmy books uym about hig,pnofi/mpersonalities or by 80111005 resoeoted lo their prol'essloo. Actokositions are based upon the merits ck a work in relation to the needs, tntetests. 800 demands of the community Reference - Reference materials are meant to provide quick, concise, ancl current information or they may ttence EtS an gide>: ta Other materials 10 the ro|iooVo:. They are typically uses! daily hygnpub|ioand Library treatment m their subject mukyrtohy consulted for definite items o[ information rather than k/he. react n:noortvVvnly. Materials /: the reference :o|laxUon are designated, for use within tag Library, kthmoorm print orcomnotsr-haxeo1n/mai;. Periodicals ale 50100104 according1c the totlowing criteria: \whether the perish:kcal is indexed in one of the Library's Indexing geogX>ad; inolosich exciusitts by standard indexing resources: cost requests by 1100dry users or City of Kenat emplc yeses, whether the periodica: 18;:. 10081 or regional itSerest and whether rt subject tared needs to be expander': to heir, balance the 00IIettfign. Alaskans Reserve Collection (non-circulating) and Alaskana Circulating Collection contain mmwa|snmudad| with gmimomymand tint rimmal msmry, cubits ocistioky. economic and political history m Nuakee vbth sperkal emphasis on the City of Kenai, the Kenai Fag xtula de( ige Cv:xin!ot D ph)s/suiaod financial oonn'omy the Library gannwt.bat /ma comprehensive /8aoitanacoi|ed:ioni, 'NB make rnEaoo�u (02 016 J)0 o(0Ii 0:0 '01 O'o 1111 i5 01 0 1\2(''oOO: 60810 0(0 (02100o 2011:23 s Attempts will ue mo0*wpo/cnwoe/e|ovantna/*ha|sf,omoNnrrn/a.,nginnsir|hoyonmv|*mort Hie exi`tinAon||*di:o Genealogy collection — materials are purchased by or krilitt the cooperation and under the arauce of the local gerlealagatea society a tos Totem reroo TracemThja ba0nxwog*s$clonooitnNexv gnneakag|m`Alin then aun proceed mmomore ,eseamhvoingmseoswv labirit Mt loan 01 oh hoc ,mnmondocumonto�s*cownUbmcyis nnl:aClopouun/y oClSSriroolrl r1'- are purolasol usiop :00 '.:il•.fln0r0r:< as: 343111 norm Winn. reference ynuxpsxanama,n/|a(o SpOO 31 0fl01'i8S 11 0. 131304 orl Ilios 4' 0083.10 •y<8 (100151111015 tr 1.. j1 Ili tls. ty Kenai. Kenai Peninscia nook-losses and widtistrios affecting lila 10910U Falai) at', kat. eas and COnlmarclai h.snmg. Media collections videos and DVDo are "umhaaoml Vera woldaCti*vhy. easls 00. 110 011131105. Min classics. Maskorsrtravel instructional 2>al&dais l82PE£S series that are not Lavailable 01|otmviper' stores, children collections include uud|uhvwn and video oxmouionon/lidatalus. or ... 10 boo 55. 1st 9133 11 105, 53:0 1y40: ioo 54.551008 . 000309103 135051 ouucaUonoiCDROitil« and tousle 101 81 1011 919133035 - Books on tape — coJjecticirt literature afle Mara:rat claaTzics. th the Library thiptuph Mcithamptitcurtiii rerita riAari and Music CV collection this collection started with rho generous donation from the Friends of the libraiy rentains the "core' collection pj CiaSSied and popular carefully selected from the stiphiard muisPi blibretgraphies and is augmented periodically with tile best sobing CDs op the WEEDING AND COLLECTION MAINTENANCE |rmmo policy ofmvuugury to deVeliap and maintain colleclions which meet inairow needs for 001500i and letrOarvelaitaa inft;1771atba and taniCh urhelpUdresscuKo/e!,ndu,u|ionuianu,ecse,bnnlnpedsanu/nmrnntsu/ cvmwooily Woediop is an oo-olog 9100055. 05501111111 13 this end. Whito iniormation in material bealmes defied arid misrepresentative of ruirem knovcrucloo or 110 materials thenteoives briticirora damaged beyond line ere no loneer in 10111301, tineV rip removed Mum the itulleolicm. weedlnip statement should define p ijes Csuujal Public UtoivCarr-bby. and Children's Cald|ugam checked berm aspecific Mile isd:snmflna REPLACEMENT it is the resnoricitibily of the director 10 assess the ndod tor rerbacing cm:Pedal Mat is dostroyed or loof Mom the cobriction. G/FIS Ali malerial presented to the Library as gifts is subject 1.0 the same scrutiny ancl review as that picrichased. The Library reserves the light fp dispose n( Ohs asu deems: appropriate material noolvydas etc, may bo included in{ho collections, used m the Friends o/ the Library hook oato nr discarded. The Library ra0nn1appraiae the va|oon/donated mated-ale but can provide anocknow|sdUnmnn.of receipt n/ the {,:mniirequested uy the donor. MEMORSSLBQK)-KS TheFriends 't the Library aomiotdnnaUooe toward 110 purchase oi mrsourial books or other niaterials that are selected by tho staff in accordance lo Pm donors wisnes and in accordance to Pm selection poiicy standards and the irmilechons needs. Each of these bums will navoa cummemorduce book plate placed inside the front cover oi in other visible location in case of gibe= media FLE[:E]NS\DERAT*ON library patrons 081'l 001)011 1:1031 01(1811005 aswow pnttim|arnatere|smthe ca|exmns hy uLa %mal 101M “A Request); b, Review n/ Libra: ifilawrmlo` ihoumno; the rew|0,v challenged moberlsis wi|oaauo1amovo0 Irnm the uoi/eo|on Dinnan10,*iV read n/pow .�nr:a/arim|n Its ncoN.y. schonk reviewnanVre:ommondoVbiaicgrayhiosuntvu|;resen/n e:ommeo0rit}onlo the Cary illaoagar and thoubsryCnmn`iooion The wraryc*mm:xuonwi.:snmpsronapnoaii+I:heDdeun;ror~nommanoe\inndnwonmmomammn'vap»ova|. KENAJ COMMUNITY LIBRARY — A REQUEST FOR REV!EW OF LIBRARY MATERIALS DATE Check one: Book Video DVD CD tape other TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER Review requested by: Representing: Self: Organization: Address: Telephone: What is your objection to this material? Please, indicate specific pages, sections or pictures. Is there anything worthwhile about this work? Did you read, hear or see the entire work? If you read a review of this title or heard opinions given by scholars or by literary critics please, list them below: Any adcfltional comments? lthe Kenrth t.nOrnMpthty Lit);'Bry CoUettlion Development Police wan approved by the tttenn Library Commihsion and the Kenai Uht Manager. Linda L. Show an Den.ni.nber 2. 2003 33180 33180 Home Lihrary cata[og . Library cat&og for use inside the Library building Wewspaper & rnagazirte art3eie.s Internet resources City of Kenai Diselairner Note Any Questions nr comments? Please write m Julie Niodorhovoor Collection Development Policy Purpose The purpose of the policy is to serve all the citizens of the Municipality of Anchorage through the continuing management of the collection maintained in accordance with the Library's mission: Anchorage Public Library provides resources to enrich the lives and empower the future of our diverse community while preserving the past for generations to come. The Library recognizes American democracy depends on an informed and engaged citizenry which can only be realized when a full range of ideas is accessible to people as embodied in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution which protects the free expression of ideas. The Library's collection is protected by the First Amendment and Article 1 Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska. Selection Responsibility Ultimate authority for materials selection rests with the Library Director. The Head of Collection Management recommends policy and implements procedures for the development and management of the Library's collections. Collection management includes assessment of community needs; establishment of policy and budget to support those needs; the selection, acquisition, and promotion of materials; and evaluation of the collection and its effectiveness. A team of librarians under the direction of the Head of Collection Management assists with collection management. Selection librarians use professional judgment and expertise based on an understanding of user needs and knowledge of authors and publishers or producers. This policy does not replace the judgment of individual librarians and only provides guidelines to assist them in choosing from the vast array of available materials. Selection Criteria There is no single standard which can be applied in all acquisition decisions. Some materials are judged in terms of artistic merit, scholarship, or value. Others are selected to satisfy the recreational or informational needs of the community. Materials are judged on overall effect rather than specific illustrations, words, passages, or scenes considered to be offensive by some. Librarians select materials identified from a number of sources including professional and commercial reviews, list servs and web sites, book lists and bibliographies, local culture and events, and public and staff recommendations. All acquisitions are evaluated using a standard library review source and against the criteria listed below. An item need not meet all the criteria to be selected. A. General Criteria for the Evaluation of Library Materials: Appropriateness and effectiveness of format to content Attention of critics, reviewers, media, and public Authority Availability and price Contemporary significance or permanent value Contribution to the diversity of coverage on controversial subjects Inclusion in the standard library indexes Literary and artistic merit Popularity and local demand Present and potential relevance to community needs Prizes, awards, or honors received Relationship to existing collection and other material on subject Representation of cultural diversity Reputation and /or significance of the author, illustrator, editor, publisher or producer Skills, competence, and purpose of author, producer, performer, etc. Suitability of physical format for library use Suitability of subject and style for intended audience B. Specific Criteria for the Evaluation of Works of Information and Opinion: Authority of author Clarity, accuracy, and logic of presentation Comprehensiveness and depth of treatment Contribution to subject balance of the entire collection Integration of challenging works, including extreme and /or minority points of view Objectivity and integrity C. Specific Criteria for the Evaluation of Works of Imagination: Artistic expression, presentation, and experimentation Illustration of genre, trend, or national culture Sustained interest Vitality and originality Self- Published Materials The Library does not purchase self - published materials that are not reviewed in established review journals. Exceptions will be made for high- demand materials and /or those of local interest. Intellectual Freedom The Library Advisory Board, Library Director and Library staff recognize the responsibility of the Library to provide materials representing the diverse needs, interests, backgrounds, cultures, and social values of the community. Librarians are inclusive in collection development and in the provision of interlibrary loan. The presence of an item in the Library does not indicate an endorsement of its content by the Library. Library materials are not marked or identified to show approval or disapproval of the contents and access is not restricted beyond what is required to protect materials from theft or damage. The standards stated in this policy apply equally to the materials for children. The Library believes that individuals may reject for themselves and their children —and only for their children — materials which they find unsuitable. Parents who wish to limit or restrict the use of the Library by their children should personally oversee their selections. The principles expressed in the following documents are basic to this policy and are incorporated herein. (See the Appendix for the full text of these statements): The American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights Intellectual Freedom statement Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks interpretation The American Library Association's and the Association of American Publishers' Freedom to Read statement The American Film and Video Association's Freedom to View statement Anchorage Public Library's Internet Use Policy Reconsideration of Library Materials Individuals or groups objecting to specific materials in the collection may initiate a request for reconsideration by filling out a "Statement of Concern about Library Materials" form available at all locations. The Head of Collection Management will acknowledge the receipt of the form within seven working days. A committee of three librarians, including the Head of Collection Management and the subject selector, will review the material in question. The item will be reevaluated using the selection criteria, the Library's mission statement, and the documents included in Appendix A. A written reply indicating the Library's position and any action taken will be sent to the person or organization making the complaint within 45 days. If the complainant wishes to appeal the committee's decision, the Library Director will bring the complaint and supporting documentation to the Library Advisory Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board will choose to either accept the committee's recommendation without further review or continue the review process. The Board will then review the materials and supporting documentation before making a recommendation to the Library Director for the final decision. Donations Financial donations to benefit the collection are encouraged and are made directly to the Library or through the Anchorage Library Foundation or the Anchorage Friends of the Library. The Library accepts donations of like -new materials. Donations of books or media are accepted with the understanding that they will not necessarily be added to the collection. The material is judged by the same criteria as those applied to the purchase of new materials. The Library reserves the right to dispose of donated material through sales at Library fundraising events or discarding. The Library does not accept the following materials: video cassettes (VHS), audio cassettes, magazines, text books, law books, encyclopedias, or condensed editions. Print materials without an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) will not be added to the collection. Donations of magazine subscriptions will be accepted by the Library subject to the same selection criteria and retention policies as regular subscriptions. The Library requires gift subscriptions to be for a minimum of a two -year period. The Head of Collection Management is responsible for the acceptance of all donations to be added to the collection. Any condition or restriction on donated material must be agreed to and stated in writing by the Head of Collection Management in advance of the Library's receipt of the donation. Appraisal of value is the responsibility of the donor. A gift receipt providing for a description of the material donated and date of the donation is provided when requested. Discarding The Library's collection is regularly reviewed by selection librarians and materials deemed no longer of value are removed from the collection. Factors considered include physical condition, frequency of use, obsolescence, number of copies in the system, research value, adequacy of coverage in the subject area, and availability of similar material. Special Collections Anchorage Public Library has two special collections —the Alaska Collection and the Loussac Children's Literature Collection. Both collections are housed at the Z.J. Loussac Library. Alaska Collection The Alaska Collection is an extensive collection of materials concerned with Alaska. Some materials include information about areas in close geographic proximity to Alaska. The collection consists of books, government documents, newspapers, periodicals, media, maps and microform. The Alaska Collection includes commercially published works on Alaska written for adults in the English language, materials about native cultures, as well as a minor collection of materials in Alaskan Native languages. There are some rare historical materials included in the collection; however, this part of the collection is not actively growing because other nearby institutions cover this subject area more comprehensively. The purpose of the Alaska Collection is to encourage the appreciation and enjoyment of Alaska's history, culture, development, institutions, and natural resources, as well as to support local, regional and state research. Historical archival materials are available to researchers by request. The Alaska collection contains documents published by the Municipality of Anchorage as well as documents distributed by outside agencies that consult with the municipality. Documents concerning the public review process are provided to the appropriate neighborhood libraries by local agencies. The Alaska collection is a partial depository for State of Alaska documents. A limited selection of state documents with reference value are held by the neighborhood libraries. Loussac Children's Literature Collection The collection is intended for adults who work with children with a particular emphasis on resources for early childhood educators and those providing library services for youth. The collection includes bibliographies; studies of children's literature; resources for educators and parents on children's reading instruction; works on literacy skill development; guides to crafts and activities for children; and manuals on library services for youth. There is also a small selection of periodicals related to the subjects in this collection. Recommended for approval: Library Advisory Board Date: December 14, 2011 Approved By: Nancy Tileston, Interim Library Director Date: December 14, 2011 Appendix Library Bill of Rights Intellectual Freedom Statement Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks Freedom to Read Statement Freedom to View Statement Internet Use Policy Library Bill of Rights The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. W. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas. V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views. VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use. Adopted June 18, 1948, by the ALA Council; amended February 2, 1961; January 23, 1980; inclusion of "age" reaffirmed January 23, 1996. Intellectual Freedom Statement What Is Intellectual Freedom? Intellectual freedom is our right to seek, receive, hold, and disseminate information from all points of view, without restriction, including those ideas that might be highly controversial or offensive to others. This free expression of ideas, as embodied in the First Amendment (1791), is a basic human right. This right was reaffirmed in 1948 by the United Nations in its "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," Article 19, which states, "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." Put simply, all people have the right to read what they want to read, hear what they want to hear, watch what they want to watch, and think what they want to think. As Americans, this right is guaranteed by the First Amendment and upheld by our legal system. As noted in Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, the right to privacy is essential to exercising the right to intellectual freedom. Privacy is essential because, without privacy, without confidentiality, people may be too intimidated to access or to ask for information they need or want. For example, a teenager may be too embarrassed to ask for information on homosexuality, eating disorders, or even information about a friend's or relative's medical condition; an adult may be too self - conscious to check out a book on AIDS, sex, or other topics. Why Is Intellectual Freedom Important? Intellectual freedom is the basis for our democratic system. We expect our people to be self - governors. But to do so responsibly, our citizenry must be well- informed. Libraries provide the ideas and information, in a variety of formats, to allow people to inform themselves. The right to vote is not enough —we also must be able to take part in forming public opinion by engaging in open and vigorous debate on controversial matters. As James Madison wrote: "A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy; or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." The courts have determined that children and young adults, as well as adults, unquestionably possess First Amendment rights, including the right to receive information in the library. A lack of access to information can be harmful to minors. Fortunately, education helps to protect them. As the National Research Council has pointed out metaphorically, "Swimming pools can be dangerous for children. To protect them, one can install locks, put up fences, and deploy pool alarms. All these measures are helpful, but by far the most important thing that one can do for one's children is to teach them to swim" ( "Youth, Pornography, and the Internet "). How Libraries and Librarians Promote and Protect Intellectual Freedom As information professionals, librarians are in a unique position to promote and protect intellectual freedom for all people by selecting, producing, providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, providing instruction in the use of, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the format or technology. Librarians have traditionally taken upon themselves the responsibility to provide, through their institutions, all points of view on all questions and issues of our times, and to make them available to anyone who wants them. This responsibility lies at the heart of the Library Bill of Rights, which serves as the library profession's interpretation of the First Amendment. Librarians also must be prepared to defend intellectual freedom by opposing censorship in all its forms —when a book is removed from a library shelf, when a challenge is brought before a local school board, or when a filter is installed on a library computer to restrict Internet access. When censorship is attempted, not only is our Constitutional right to seek and receive information endangered, but the very essence of our democratic society !s jeopardized. Perhaps no freedom is more threatened than ourfreedorn to read. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove books from sale, to censor textbooks, to label "controversial" books, to distribute lists of "objectionable" books or authors, and to even purge libraries. Hundreds of challenges to library and other materials are reported each year, and many more go unreported. There were nearly 460 challenges reported to OIF in 2003. (Since 1990, there have been over 8000 reported challenges.) It is estimated that these account for no more than 20 to 25 percent of the total number of challenges throughout the United States. More than complaints, these challenges are requests to have materials removed from library shelves and curricula, most frequently in our nation's schools. The advent of technology and the increased demand for information makes the right to intellectual freedom even more critical. To ensure intellectual freedom, libraries should use technology to enhance, not deny, access to information. Regardless of the medium, users should not be restricted or denied access for expressing or receiving constitutionally protected speech. These rights extend to minors as well as adults (see these Interpretations of the ALA Library Bill of Rights: Free Access to Libraries for Minors; Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program; Access for Children and Young People to Videotapes and Other Nonprint Formats). Information retrieved or utilized electronically or by other means is constitutionally protected unless determined otherwise by a court of law with appropriate jurisdiction. Indeed, libraries are an American value. In communities across our country, they provide a free people with the resources they need to read, learn, and connect to the full spectrum of ideas and information essential to our democracy. The greatness of our nation's libraries lies in their commitment to intellectual freedom. Libraries have always been a forum for ideas, even those that may be unorthodox, unpopular, or offensive. Libraries embody the belief that information must not be the exclusive province of a privileged few, but that it be widely and freely available to all, regardless of a person's age, race, background, or views. By providing the opportunity for an open, free, and unrestricted dialogue on all issues of concern, libraries preserve those freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. But intellectual freedom can only flourish —and democracy survive —if the right of everyone to choose for themselves what they wish to read, hear, and view at libraries is guaranteed. Without this freedom, our nation's citizens would be severely limited in their ability to explore issues and questions necessary to their education, enlightenment and self - governance. Libraries have always stood for more access, not less. That's why they continually strive to provide a full range of information in all forms —print and electronic. Not only are libraries offering what has been considered traditional resources, such as books, magazines, and reference materials, but most offer videos, CD -ROMs, and computers. In fact, Internet access in public libraries is as common as books. Almost all public library outlets offer public access to the Internet and have Internet use policies. The freedom of expression guaranteed by the First Amendment is uniquely fulfilled by the library. Newspapers provide information, but it is naturally abridged and tends to reflect the prejudices of an editor or publisher. Schools educate but according to a program to fit the many and imposed by educators and administrators. It is in the library —and in the library alone —that self- directed learning to the limits of one's own abilities and to the limit of what is known, can take place. Libraries allow us to be well informed so we can make the decisions our Constitution says are ours to make. It is the library where intellectual freedom finds its staunchest advocate. Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks An Interpretation of the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS Introduction Freedom of expression is an inalienable human right and the foundation for self - government. Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the corollary right to receive information.' Libraries and librarians protect and promote these rights by selecting, producing, providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, providing instruction in the use of, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the format or technology. The American Library Association expresses these basic principles of librarianship in its Code of Ethics and in the Library Bill of Rights and its Interpretations. These serve to guide librarians and library governing bodies in addressing issues of intellectual freedom that arise when the library provides access to electronic information, services, and networks. Libraries empower users by providing access to the broadest range of information. Electronic resources, including information available via the Internet, allow libraries to fulfill this responsibility better than ever before. Issues arising from digital generation, distribution, and retrieval of information need to be approached and regularly reviewed from a context of constitutional principles and ALA policies so that fundamental and traditional tenets of librarianship are not swept away. Electronic information flows across boundaries and barriers despite attempts by individuals, governments, and private entities to channel or control it. Even so, many people lack access or capability to use electronic information effectively. In making decisions about how to offer access to electronic information, each library should consider its mission, goals, objectives, cooperative agreements, and the needs of the entire community it serves, The Rights of Users All library system and network policies, procedures, or regulations relating to electronic information and services should be scrutinized for potential violation of user rights. User policies should be developed according to the policies and guidelines established by the American Library Association, including Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities. Users' access should not be restricted or denied for expressing or receiving constitutionally protected speech. If access is restricted or denied for behavioral or other reasons, users should be provided due process, including, but not limited to, formal notice and a means of appeal. Information retrieved or utilized electronically is constitutionally protected unless determined otherwise by a court of law with appropriate jurisdiction. These rights extend to minors as well as adults (Free Access to Libraries for Minors; Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program; Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials). Libraries should use technology to enhance, not deny, access to information. Users have the right to be free of unreasonable limitations or conditions set by libraries, librarians, system administrators, vendors, network service providers, or others. Contracts, agreements, and licenses entered into by libraries on behalf of their users should not violate this right. Libraries should provide library users the training and assistance necessary to find, evaluate, and use information effectively. Users have both the right of confidentiality and the right of privacy. The library should uphold these rights by policy, procedure, and practice in accordance with Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. Equity of Access The Internet provides expanding opportunities for everyone to participate in the information society, but too many individuals face serious barriers to access. Libraries play a critical role in bridging information access gaps for these individuals. Libraries also ensure that the public can find content of interest and learn the necessary skills to use information successfully. Electronic information, services, and networks provided directly or indirectly by the library should be equally, readily and equitably accessible to all library users. American Library Association policies oppose the charging of user fees for the provision of information services by libraries that receive their major support from public funds (50.3 Free Access to Information; 53.1.14 Economic Barriers to Information Access; 60.1.1 Minority Concerns Policy Objectives; 61.1 Library Services for the Poor Policy Objectives). All libraries should develop policies concerning access to electronic information that are consistent with ALA's policy statements, including Economic Barriers to Information Access: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities, and Resolution on Access to the Use of Libraries and Information by Individuals with Physical or Mental Impairment. Information Resources and Access Providing connections to global information, services, and networks is not the same as selecting and purchasing materials for a library collection. Determining the accuracy or authenticity of electronic information may present special problems. Some information accessed electronically may not meet a library's selection or collection development policy. It is, therefore, left to each user to determine what is appropriate. Parents and legal guardians who are concerned about their children's use of electronic resources should provide guidance to their own children. Libraries, acting within their mission and objectives, must support access to information on all subjects that serve the needs or interests of each user, regardless of the user's age or the content of the material. In order to preserve the cultural record and to prevent the loss of information, libraries may need to expand their selection or collection development policies to ensure preservation, in appropriate formats, of information obtained electronically. Libraries have an obligation to provide access to government information available in electronic format. Libraries and librarians should not deny or limit access to electronic information because of its allegedly controversial content or because of the librarian's personal beliefs or fear of confrontation. Furthermore, libraries and librarians should not deny access to electronic information solely on the grounds that it is perceived to lack value. Publicly funded libraries have a legal obligation to provide access to constitutionally protected information. Federal, state, county, municipal, local, or library governing bodies sometimes require the use of Internet filters or other technological measures that block access to constitutionally protected information, contrary to the Library Bill of Rights (ALA Policy Manual, 53.1.17, Resolution on the Use of Filtering Software in Libraries). If a library uses a technological measure that blocks access to information, it should be set at the least restrictive level in order to minimize the blocking of constitutionally protected speech. Adults retain the right to access all constitutionally protected information and to ask for the technological measure to be disabled in a timely manner. Minors also retain the right to access constitutionally protected information and, at the minimum, have the right to ask the library or librarian to provide access to erroneously blocked information in a timely manner. Libraries and librarians have an obligation to inform users of these rights and to provide the means to exercise these rights.3 Electronic resources provide unprecedented opportunities to expand the scope of information available to users. Libraries and librarians should provide access to information presenting all points of view. The provision of access does not imply sponsorship or endorsement. These principles pertain to electronic resources no less than they do to the more traditional sources of information in libraries (Diversity in Collection Development). 'Martin v. Struthers, 319 U.S. 141 (1943); Lamont v. Postmaster General, 381 U.S. 301 (1965); Susan Nevelow Mart, The Right to Receive Information 95 Law LibraryJournal 2 (2003). ?Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969); Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, (1982); American Amusement Machine Association v. Teri Kendrick, 244 F.3d 954 (7th Cir. 2001); cert.denied, 534 U.S. 994 (2001) 3ilf some libraries do not have the capacity to unblock specific Web sites or to disable the filter or if it is shown that an adult user's election to view constitutionally protected Internet material is burdened in some other substantial way, that would be the subject for an as- applied challenge, not the facial challenge made in this case." United States, et al. v. American Library Association (PDF), 539 U.S. 194 (2003) (Justice Kennedy, concurring). Adopted January 24, 1996, by the ALA Council; amended January 19, 2005. Freedom to Read Statement The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to reading materials, to censor content in schools, to label "controversial" views, to distribute lists of "objectionable" books or authors, and to purge libraries. These actions apparently rise from a view that our national tradition of free expression is no longer valid; that censorship and suppression are needed to counter threats to safety or national security, as well as to avoid the subversion of politics and the corruption of morals. We, as individuals devoted to reading and as librarians and publishers responsible for disseminating ideas, wish to assert the public interest in the preservation of the freedom to read. Most attempts at suppression rest on a denial of the fundamental premise of democracy that the ordinary individual, by exercising critical judgment, will select the good and reject the bad. We trust Americans to recognize propaganda and misinformation, and to make their own decisions about what they read and believe. We do not believe they are prepared to sacrifice their heritage of a free press in order to be "protected" against what others think may be bad for them. We believe they still favor free enterprise in Ideas and expression. These efforts at suppression are related to a larger pattern of pressures being brought against education, the press, art and images, films, broadcast media, and the Internet. The problem is not only one of actual censorship. The shadow of fear cast by these pressures leads, we suspect, to an even larger voluntary curtailment of expression by those who seek to avoid controversy or unwelcome scrutiny by government officials. Such pressure toward conformity is perhaps natural to a time of accelerated change. And yet suppression is never more dangerous than in such a time of social tension. Freedom has given the United States the elasticity to endure strain. Freedom keeps open the path of novel and creative solutions, and enables change to come by choice. Every silencing of a heresy, every enforcement of an orthodoxy, diminishes the toughness and resilience of our society and leaves it the less able to deal with controversy and difference. Now as always in our history, reading is among our greatest freedoms. The freedom to read and write is almost the only means for making generally available ideas or manners of expression ghat can initially command only a small audience. The written word is the natural medium for the new idea and the untried voice from which come the original contributions to social growth. It is essential to the extended discussion that serious thought requires, and to the accumulation of knowledge and ideas into organized collections. We believe that free communication is essential to the preservation of a free society and a creative culture. We believe that these pressures toward conformity present the danger of limiting the range and variety of inquiry and expression on which our democracy and our culture depend. We believe that every American community must jealously guard the freedom to publish and to circulate, in order to preserve its own freedom to read. We believe that publishers and librarians have a profound responsibility to give validity to that freedom to read by making it possible for the readers to choose freely from a variety of offerings. The freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution. Those with faith in free people will stand firm on these constitutional guarantees of essential rights and will exercise the responsibilities that accompany these rights. We therefore affirm these propositions: It is in the public interest for publishers and librarians to make available the widest diversity of views and expressions, including those that are unorthodox, unpopular, or considered dangerous by the majority. Creative thought is by definition new, and what is new is different. The bearer of every new thought is a rebel until that idea is refined and tested. Totalitarian systems attempt to maintain themselves in power by the ruthless suppression of any concept that challenges the established orthodoxy. The power of a democratic system to adapt to change is vastly strengthened by the freedom of its citizens to choose widely from among conflicting opinions offered freely to them. To stifle every nonconformist idea at birth would mark the end of the democratic process. Furthermore, only through the constant activity of weighing and selecting can the democratic mind attain the strength demanded by times like these. We need to know not only what we believe but why we believe it. 2. Publishers, librarians, and booksellers do not need to endorse every idea or presentatioc they make available. It would conflict with the public interest for them to establish their own political, moral, or aesthetic views as a standard for determining what should be published or circulated. Publishers and librarians serve the educational, process by helping to make available knowledge and ideas required for the growth of the mind and the increase of learning. They -do not foster education by imposing as mentors the patterns of their own thought. The people should have the freedom to read and consider a broader range of ideas than those that may be held by any single librarian or publisher or government or church. It is wrong that what one can read should be confined to what another thinks proper. 3. It is contrary to the public interest for publishers or librarians to bar access to wrftinas or the basis of the personal history or political affiliations of the author. No art or literature can flourish if it is to be measured by the political views or private lives of its creators. No society of free people can flourish that draws up lists of writers to whom it will not listen, whatever they may have to say. The is no place in oar society for efforts to coerce the taste of others, to confine adults to the reading matter deemed suitable for adolescents, or to inhibit the efforts of writers to achieve artistic expression. To some, much of modern ^xpression is shocking. But is not much of life itself shocking? We cut off literature at the source if we prevent writers from dealing with the stuff of life. Parents and teachers have a responsibility to prepare the young to meet the diversity of experiences in life to which they will be exposed, as they have a responsibility to help them learn to think critically for themselves. These are affirmative responsibilities, not to be discharged simply by preventing them from reading works for which they are not yet prepared. In these matters values differ, and values cannot be legislated; nor can machinery be devised that will suit the demands of one group without limiting the freedom of others. 5. it is not in the public interest to force a reader to accept the prejudgment of a lcrbei characterizing any expression or its author as subversive or dangerous. The ideal of labeling presupposes the existence of individuals or groups with wisdom to determine by authority what is good or bad for others. It presupposes that individuals must be directed in making up their minds about the ideas they examine. But Americans do not need others to do their thinking for them. 6. it is the responsibility of publishers and librarians, as guardians of the people's freedom to read, to contest encroachments upon that freedom by individuals or groups seeking to impose their own standards or tastes upon the community at large; and by the government whenever it seeks to reduce or deny public access to public information. t is inevitable in the give and take of the democratic process that the political, the moral, or the aesthetic concepts of an individual or group will occasionally collide with those of another individual or group. In a free society individuals are free to determine for themselves what they wish to read, and each group is free to determine what it will recommend to its freely associated members. But no group has the right to take the law into its own hands, and to impose its own concept of politics or morality upon other members of a democratic society. Freedom is no freedom if it is accorded only to the accepted and the inoffensive. Further, democratic societies are more safe, free, and creative when the free flow of public information is not restricted by governmental prerogative or self- censorship. 7. It is the responsibility of publishers and librarians to give full meaning to the freedom, to read by providing books that enrich the quality and diversity of thought and expression. By the exercise of this affirmative responsibility, they can demonstrate that the answer to a "bad" book is a good one, the answer to a "bad" idea is g good one. The freedom to read is of little consequence when the reader cannot obtain matter fit for that reader's purpose. What is needed is not only the absence of restraint, but the positive provision of opportunity for the people to read the best that has been thought and said. Books are the major channel by which the intellectual inheritance is handed down, and the principal means of its testing and growth. The defense of the freedom to read requires of all publishers and librarians the utmost of their faculties, and deserves of all ;Americans the fullest of their support. e state tnese propositions neither lightly nor as easy generalizations. We here stake out a lofty claim for the value of the written word. We do so because we believe that it is possessed of enormous variety and usefulness, worthy of cherishing and keeping free. We realize that the application of these propositions may mean the dissemination of ideas and manners of expression that are repugnant to many persons. We do not state these propositions in the comfortable belief that what people read is unimportant. We believe rather that what people read is deeply important; that ideas can be dangerous; but that the suppression of ideas is fatal to a democratic society. Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours. This statement was originally issued in May of 1953 by the Westchester Conference of the American Library Association and the American Book Publishers Council, which in 1970 consoiidated with the American Educational Publishers institute' to become the Association of American Publishers. Adopted June 25, 1953, by the ALA Council and the AAP Freedom to Read Committee; amended January 28, 1972; January 16, 1991; July 12, 2000; June 3C, 2004. A;oint Statement by: American Library Association Association of American Publishers Subsequently endorsed by: American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression The Association of American University Presses, Inc. The Children's Book Council Freedom to Read Foundation National Association of College Stores National Coalition Against Censorship National Council of Teachers of English The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression Freedom to View Statement The freedom to view, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed: 1. To provide the broadest access to film, video, and other audiovisual materials because they are a means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression. 2. To protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film, video, and other audiovisual materials. 3. To provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the content. 4. To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film, video, or other audiovisual materials on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content. 5. To contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view. This statement was originally drafted by the Freedom to View Committee of the American Film and Video Association (formerly the Educational Film Library Association) and was adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors in February 1979. This statement was updated and approved by the AFVA Board of Directors in 1989. Endorsed January 10, 1990, by the ALA Council Internet Use Policy for Wire and Wireless Access The Anchorage Public Library (APL) provides public access to the Internet in support of its mission and ensures equal access for all. Staff is available to provide assistance identifying sites and to aid with issues specific to the Library's procedures, e.g., how to print or reserve a computer. Staff cannot provide one -on -one instruction. APL upholds and affirms the right of each individual to have access to constitutionally protected materials. APL upholds and affirms the right and responsibility of parents and legal guardians to determine and monitor their children's use of Library materials and resources including the Internet. Library staff is available to help identify and locate resources to assist parents and legal guardians in overseeing their children's use of the Internet. Internet access is subject to Federal, State and Municipal laws and Municipal and Library policies and procedures. Computers are in public areas and APL does not guarantee privacy for the use of Internet - accessible computers. Illegal activities and activities that interfere with or disrupt users, services or equipment are prohibited. APL staff is required to take action to enforce applicable Federal, State and Municipal prohibitions and Municipal and Library policies . Failure to comply with all laws, policies and procedures may result in loss of computer privileges or the loss of library privileges or prosecution in some cases. Patrons must use their own library account when accessing the Internet. The Municipality of Anchorage, APL and their Internet service providers do not control and are not responsible for Internet content. APL does not endorse and does not warrant the accuracy, correctness or suitability of any data acquired via the Internet. Users are responsible for complying with copyright law, licensing agreements and the policies of the individual websites accessed. APL has installed filtering software in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. Filtering software aims to block access to objectionable sites. It cannot block all objectionable sites and it sometimes blocks useful sites. Unfiltered access for adults age 18 and older is optional at login. APL offers wireless Internet access in all its libraries. Connection to the Library's wireless network with a personal wireless device signifies that the user agrees to abide by the Library's applicable policies and procedures. The Library's wireless network is not secure and is unfiltered. Library support is limited to current protocols. Library staff cannot provide technical assistance. APL is not responsible for changes made to the user's device settings and cannot guarantee that hardware will work with the Library's wireless connection. Recommended for approval: Library Advisory Board. January 21, 2009 Approved by: Karen Keller, Library Director. January 21, 2009 Minutes of the Friends July 10, 2012 Page 2 Note: A copy of these minutes has been emailed to the Library Commission and Mike Boyle. Respectfully Submitted, Paul E. Turner, Ph.D. Secretary Minutes of the Friends July 10, 2012 Page 3 2012 Book Sale Report from MJ Loveland Dates Friends pre -sale Thursday, June 14 5:30 pm — 7:30 pm Sale Friday, June 15 10:00 am — 6:00 pm Saturday, June 16 10:00 am — 3:00 pm Location Foil ner Decor location Tables reserved with City, Kenai United Methodist Church, MJ Loveland, Mack Padgett Leftovers Already Read Books will took some, Bishops Attic took some and we recycled the leftovers. Advertisements Done Adds in Peninsula Clarion & Redoubt Reporter Around town announcement - free at in Clarion Flyers around town Email to folks on last year's Friend's list: dates, time, donations, volunteering Future Advertise for donations in April and May and just advertise the sale in June Signs Banner — At Decor — Put up Thursday, June 14 Sandwich Boards - Put out week of the sale — FKCL and Methodist Church signs Set - Up Book Move from EDD to Decor was arranged a week in advance by Carrie and Arctic Petroleum Product's van and driver. Flats were saved by the Oak Keg for about 2 weeks prior to the sale. Monday all the tables were delivered and volunteers started setting up the pre sorted books in flats. Sale Sold about 7000 books of about 10,000. Thursday - $586.50, Friday — $2246.11, Saturday — $1061.40, Memberships - $215. Total Sale $ 4109.01. It was about $2,000 less than last year, however there were half the books available too. Take Down 3:00 pm Saturday, June 16 Had lots of Help it went really quick Volunteers Minutes of the Friends July 10, 2012 Page 4 Yvette Maldonado coordinated using an online Doodle program. Future Sale Thank you for entrusting me to be your Book Sale Chair for the past three years. It is time to move on. Penny Furnish said she was willing to help again next year as a co chair.