UNH Library Materials Reconsideration Policy The UNH Library supports the teaching and research missions of the University of New Hampshire and in accord with our Collection Philosophy and Policy and Collection Maintenance Policy, collects diverse materials reflecting different viewpoints and contexts. Like all libraries across the country, our mission is to provide access to information to library users, who have a First Amendment right to read, view and listen to library resources. Any person has the right to express concerns about library resources and expect to have those concerns taken seriously. Requests to reconsider including items in the UNH library collection follow the following process:
1. Initial Reconsideration Requests Individuals who wish to request the reconsideration of a specific item in the UNH Library’s collection for any reason may make an appointment to discuss the matter with the Associate Dean of the UNH Library by calling (603) 862-1974, to share their concerns. If the patron is not satisfied after speaking with the Associate Dean, they may begin the process of filing a formal request for reconsideration.
2. Formal Reconsideration Requests Persons who are concerned about a library resource and are unsatisfied with the initial discussion may choose to make a formal request for reconsideration of the work in question via the Reconsideration Form below. The written request for reconsideration is reviewed by the Dean of the UNH Library, in consultation with library faculty and the Provost as appropriate. A determination will be made in accord with the UNH Library’s Collection Philosophy and Policy and Collection Maintenance Policy. The individual making the request will receive a final written response to the submitted request for reconsideration. Reconsideration requests will be timely addressed, with the UNH Library using all reasonable efforts to respond within 90 days of the library receiving the request.
To place a written request to reconsider the inclusion of a specific item in the UNH Library collection, please provide the following information: Date______________________________
Name_____________________________
Mailing Address______________________________________________________
City___________________________ State_____________ Zip Code____________ Phone ________________________ Email_______________________________
What is your relationship to the University of New Hampshire?_____________________ ________________________________________________________________________
In making this complaint, do you represent yourself or an organization. If you represent an organization, what is the name of that organization? __________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Please provide some information on the resource on which you are commenting: Format_________________________________________________________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________ Author/Producer_________________________________________________________
Edition ______________________
Date of Publication ___________________________
What brought this resource to your attention? _________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Have you examined the entire resource? If not, what sections did you review? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
What concerns you about the resource? Please attach any specific passages _________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Are there resource(s) you suggest to provide additional information and/or other viewpoints on this topic?______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
What action are you suggesting the library consider? ________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
The Library's Associate Dean is responsible for monitoring and updating this policy as needed. Questions about this policy can be sent to ask@unh.libanswers.com.
Created by K. Sweetman: 7/22 with consultation of USNH Counsel
Reviewed by UNH Library Faculty: 7/22
Approved by the Dean of the UNH Library: 8/22.
