General Objective

The objective of the Springfield Township Public Library is to select, organize, preserve and the make
freely and easily available to the people of the community printed and other materials, within the
limitations of space and budget, which will aid them in the pursuit of education, information,
research, recreation and in the creative use of leisure time. The goal of the Library is the maximum
use of its collection by the greatest number of persons.

It is the responsibility of the Library to satisfy the diverse reading needs and interests of the
residents of the community through the selection, acquisition and organization of library materials
and to provide skilled guidance in their use.

In its selection of books and other materials the Springfield Township Public Library subscribes fully
to the principles adopted in 1948 by the American Library Association in its “Library Bill of Rights”
and endorses the “Freedom to Read Statement.”

Responsibility for Selection

Final responsibility for material selection rests with the Library Director, who operates under the
direction of the Library Board of Trustees. Suggestions from readers are always welcomed and given
serious consideration.

Criteria of Selection

Selection of library materials shall be made on the basis of their interest, informational or cultural
value to the varied people of this community. In no case is any book or material type included or
excluded merely because of the race, nationality, morals or the political or religious views of the
author.

Gifts

See Springfield Township Library Gift Policy.

Adopted: 4/21/95
Revised and Adopted: January 18, 2022