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Hello ARLIS knowledge base,

I would love to hear from libraries, particularly academic libraries, about how you handle potential challenges to exhibits of library resources, special collections, and/or artworks owned or on loan to the library. Such challenges might include requests to relocate or remove items, requests to add disclaimers or trigger warnings, etc. 

Do you have library policies in place or set processes for handling concerns and complaints? Or does your governing institution have policies in place that also cover/apply/protect library exhibitions? Do you use supplementary materials--e.g. a form to handle such a grievance--as one might issue to a patron that wants to challenge a library resource (e.g. ALA's Request for Reconsideration of Material Form)?

I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have navigated this territory before (including public, special, and museum libraries, as well as academics). Please respond to me off list and indicate if you are willing to share your responses. I can attempt to summarize for the group.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Janelle

Janelle Rebel

Digital Curation and Special Collections Librarian

Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center

Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 N Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34234-5895

(941) 359-7583

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