POLICY

Western Oregon University provides material in an atmosphere where the 
free individual can examine many points of view and make his/her own 
decisions.

    PURPOSE

It is recognized that presentations can be controversial and that any given 
item may offend some individuals.  Therefore, material selections are not 
made on the basis of any anticipated approval or disapproval, but solely 
on the merits of the work in relation to the building of the collection and to 
serving the interest of the college community.

    PROCEDURES

Any member of the campus community is welcome to express his or her 
opinion of materials housed in Educational Media or the Library.

    AUTHORITY

University Academic Freedom Statement, the Library Bill of Rights and 
Freedom to Read Statement adopted by the American Library Association.

    APPROVAL

Provost, Director of Educational Media and Director of the Library.