The Library collection development program is maintained to meet the instructional undergraduate research needs of students and faculty. Consistent with collection policy statements, the Library exercises critical sensitivity in the acquisition of books, periodicals, pamphlets, manuscripts, ephemera, photo-reproductions, maps, music scores, recordings, and other non-print media.
The Library reserves the right to exclude or limit the use of materials seen as distasteful or otherwise contrary to the norms and values of the University’s sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
As there exists a wide range of opinions in what has literary merit or deviates from LDS norms, patrons who find objectionable titles in the library collections are requested to complete a “Patron’s Request for Reconsideration of Material” form.
Upon receipt of the form, the Library will:
1. Initiate a committee to read and review the material.
2. Material will be judged in its entirety using the questions on the form.
3. The committee will respond in writing to the complainant in a timely matter.
No material shall be removed from use until a final decision on its status has been made.