Library Complaint and Censorship Records (Chilmark Free Public Library)

To Whom It May Concern:

The Chilmark Free Public Library has not
received any complaints or challenges for removal, reclassification, or
other reconsideration of publications including books, magazines,
movies, websites (e.g. filtered from library computers), or other media
during the period of time you request.

Ebba Hierta, Library Director

On 12.03.2013 17:55, requests@muckrock.com wrote:

>
March 12, 2013
> Chilmark Free Public Library
> Chilmark Free Public
Library
> 522 South Rd.
> Chilmark, MA 02535-0180
>
> To Whom It May
Concern:
>
> This is a request under the Massachusetts Public Records
Law (M. G. L. Chapter 66, Section 10) for a copy of the following
records:
>
> Copies of written and electronic complaints and challenges
for removal, reclassification, or other reconsideration of publications
including books, magazines, movies, websites (e.g. filtered from library
computers), or other media from January 1, 2010, to present, as well as
records, petitions, and correspondence related to these challenges.
>
>
We seek such records as, for example, are classified by the
Massachusetts' Supervisor of Public Records Municipal Records Retention
Manual under Section 17.004: Complaint and Censorship Records, though we
do not limit our request to those so classified.
>
> According to 950
CMR 32.06(5), every custodian of records is encouraged to waive fees
where disclosure would benefit the public interest, as we believe these
will. This request is part of a research project by the Center for Civic
Media to better understand how and why library materials are challenged
in the State of Massachusetts. We are committed to open access and plan
to make our findings broadly available to the public. If fees cannot be
waived please inform me in advance.
>
> We ask that, if possible, you
please respond via email with text documents or clear, high-quality
scanned PDFs. If you cannot reply electronically, please mail us the
best quality copies you reasonably can. Your efforts helps us ensure
broad accessibility and equity.
>
> The statute requires your response
to this request within 10 business days. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation in helping us better understand this important aspect of the
work that you do. Please feel free to email me directly if you have any
further questions.
>
> Best,
>
> - Chris Peterson
> Research
Assistant
> Center for Civic Media
> Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
>
> Filed via MuckRock.com
> E-mail (Preferred):
requests@muckrock.com
>
> For mailed responses, please
address (see note):
> MuckRock News
> DEPT MR 3490
> PO Box 55819
>
Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
> PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the
fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather
than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as
undeliverable.

To Whom It May Concern:

The Chilmark Free Public Library has had no challenges or complaints
regarding any type of material during the time frame you mention. Therefore
we have no documentation to send to you.