2014 Hennepin County Library Book Challenges Received
| Submitted | March 10, 2015 |
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From: Nick Steffel
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following documents:
Information on the four* book challenges the Hennepin County Library received in 2014 and any notes, correspondence, meeting minutes or other documentation on the decision making process made in response to the challenge.
*(https://twitter.com/hclib/status/570727563561205761)
The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not being made for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Nick Steffel
From: Friedrich, Judith
Hello Nick,
I want to let you know that your Freedom of Information Request has been received. I am preparing an estimate of what the total charges will be for preparing and transmitting the requested information to you electronically. I will be in touch with you next week with that information.
Sincerely,
Judith
Judith Friedrich
Strategic Services Division
Hennepin County Library
(612) 543-8167
From: Friedrich, Judith
Hello Nick-
The cost to compile and transmit the requested information to you electronically is $15.00. You are of course welcome to view the material free of charge in person at Hennepin County Library's administrative office. Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Kind regards,
Judith
Judith Friedrich
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(612) 543-8167
From: Friedrich, Judith
Hello Nick-I have not heard back from you. How do you wish to proceed?
Sincerely,
Judith
Judith Friedrich
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(612) 543-8167
From: Nick Steffel
Hi Judith,
I will pay the $15 fee to get the information electronically. I provided the payment information to the service I use for these requests (MuckRock) and anticipate they will be in touch soon.
- Nick Steffel
From: Friedrich, Judith
Hello Nick-There was no enclosure in the previous email.
A check for $15.00 should be made out to Hennepin County Library and mailed to the attention of Laura Dahlen at the address shown below. Please include a note that the check is for DataRequest2015_03_10.
Laura Dahlen
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Once payment is received, we will compile and transmit the information to you electronically. Again, you are welcome to view the material free of charge in person at Hennepin County Library's administrative office.
Sincerely,
Judith
Judith Friedrich
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(612) 543-8167
From: MuckRock
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $15 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Friedrich, Judith
Hello Nick-Enclosed you will find the requested information.
Sincerely,
Judith
Judith Friedrich
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(612) 543-8167
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