Jefferson County Public Library's (JCPL) Mission, Vision and Values are at the center of how we support our diverse population with the Library resources we select, the exhibits and displays we share, and the programs we present.

JCPL serves as the center for voluntary inquiry and the dissemination of information and ideas that help build an educated and vibrant Jefferson County community. Library resources, displays, exhibits and programs are provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of the community and should present diverse points of view, creating a library for all.

JCPL fully supports and believes in the freedom of information for all and therefore does not practice censorship. Selection of an item or presentation of a program does not imply JCPL's endorsement of the viewpoints expressed. The library's varied resources are available to all; however, it is not expected that every resource will appeal to everyone. The selection of material is not made on the basis of anticipated approval or disapproval. It is the responsibility of a public library to challenge censorship in the fulfillment of its responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.

The library does not serve loco parentis (in place of the parent). It is the parent(s) or guardian(s) responsibility to guide their own children in using and accessing library material. Selection of materials will not be influenced by the possibility that materials may come into the possession of children. Material will not be marked, identified or sequestered to show approval or disapproval.

JCPL's selection, retention and exclusion of materials and programs complies with the provisions of C.R.S. 24-90-122 and JCPL Collection Development Policy.

Procedure for Requesting Reconsideration

The Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees established this reconsideration policy in accordance with CRS Title 24, Article 90, Section 24-90-122: Concerning Standards that Public Libraries are Required to Include in Policies Regarding Library Resources.

Comments and questions from Jefferson County residents concerning resources currently owned in JCPL's collection, or displays, exhibits and programs currently presented are welcome. Many of the questions can be answered through conversations with library staff members. Information about our material selection process is contained in JCPL's Collection Development Policy.

For those rare instances when a conversation will not suffice, Jefferson County residents can continue to the more formal process of requesting a reconsideration of library resources.

Please note this Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources & Programming form is not considered a library user record as per Colorado Library Law (CRS 24-90-101), but instead is an open record under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) (CRS 24-72-201 to 206) and will be requestable as an open record under CRS Title 24. Article 90, Section 24- 90-122 Concerning Standards that Public Libraries are Required to Include in Policies Regarding Library Resources. Any Reconsideration of Library Resource Form, therefore, is available in its entirety to anyone who requests access.

Any Jefferson County resident who would like to start a formal review of a JCPL title, display/exhibit, or program will need to request a Reconsideration of Library Resources and Programs form from staff at any of our locations. A review by designated JCPL staff will be conducted. All responses will be made within 30 days. In compliance with CRS 24-90- 122 (3)(e)(I), once a final determination has been made for a library resource the determination and how it comports with this policy will be made public by including the title and final determination in the Executive Director's report to the Board.

Only Jefferson County, Colorado, residents may submit a request for reconsideration form. The form must be filled out completely to be reviewed, and only one resource (title, display/exhibit or program) may be submitted per form. During the entirety of the reconsideration process, the resource in question or the display/exhibit will not be removed from the collection. Programs will continue as scheduled. Patrons are limited to a maximum of 4 reconsideration requests in a calendar year. Once a title, display, exhibit or program has been reviewed by JCPL, the response rendered is final and the library resource is not eligible for review again until two years after the date of the final decision per CRS Title 24, Article 90, Section 24-90-122: Concerning Standards that Public Libraries are Required to Include in Policies Regarding Library Resources.