The purpose of this policy is to provide a process for residents to request that the Board of Library Trustees revisit an approved policy.
Requests to reconsider a library policy may be made to the Board of Library Trustees by any Northborough resident. Requests must be in writing and must include the following information:
- Full name
- Northborough street address
- Contact information for follow up
- Policy to be reconsidered
- Sufficient explanation of the language to be reconsidered and the reason for requesting reconsideration
- Desired outcome of request
Requests may be hand delivered, mailed, or e-mailed to the Administrative Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees, care of the Library Director.
Once received, the Library Director will forward the request to the Chair of the Administrative Subcommittee and the Board Chair. The Subcommittee will meet and review the request within 30 days of receipt. The resident filing the request shall be notified of the meeting time and date. The Subcommittee may, at its discretion, request additional information about the request from the resident.
A summary of the review, including the Subcommittee’s decision, will be drafted by the Chair and sent to the resident making the request within 14 days of the meeting, with copies going to the Board Chair, Library Director, and other members of the Subcommittee. The Chair of the Subcommittee shall report on the request and decision at the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.
Last update: 11/2023
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on: December 12, 2023