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PEQUOT LAKES COMMLTNITY LIBRARY BOARD POLICY <br /> FREEDOM TO VIEW <br /> EfFective: June 1,2004 <br /> Confirmed: June 20,2017 <br /> This policy is based on the American Library Association's Freedom to View Statement. <br /> The Freedom to View, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the <br /> First Amendment to the Constitution of the United Sta.tes. In a free society, there is no place for <br /> censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore,these principles are affirmed: <br /> 1. To provide the broadest possible access to film, video, and other audiovisual materials <br /> consistent with HCI collection standards. Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the <br /> constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression. <br /> 2. To protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film,video,and other <br /> audiovisual materials. <br /> 3. To provide film,video,and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views <br /> and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or <br /> approval of the content. <br /> 4. To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film, <br /> video, and other audiovisual materials on the basis of the moral, religious, or political <br /> beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on the basis of controversial content. <br /> 5. To contest vigorously every encroachment upon the public's freedom to view. <br /> 17 <br />