Library Complaint and Censorship Records (George R. Martin Elementary School Library)
| Submitted | March 19, 2013 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Chris Peterson
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 Commonwealth 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
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Judith Sullivan
We are a K-5 elementary school. We have not had any challenges this
year.
Is this sufficient response or do I need to provide the info in a
different format?
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elem.
445 Cole St.
Seekonk, MA 02771
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/04/13 5:05 AM >>>
April 4, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the person or organization to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
From: Chris Peterson
Hi Judith -
Thanks for your response. If you don't have any records (or memories of challenges) since 2010, then that's all we need to know, and we'll mark you as not having any responsive records in our system. If you can confirm that for me in a follow up email than I will do so.
Best,
- Chris
From: Judith Sullivan
es, that is correct. We have had no challenges since 2010.
Thank you.
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elementary School
Seekonk, MA 02117
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/07/13 10:25 AM >>>
April 7, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Judith -
Thanks for your response. If you don't have any records (or memories of
challenges) since 2010, then that's all we need to know, and we'll mark
you as not having any responsive records in our system. If you can
confirm that for me in a follow up email than I will do so.
Best,
- Chris
---
On April 4, 2013:
We are a K-5 elementary school. We have not had any challenges this
year.
Is this sufficient response or do I need to provide the info in a
different format?
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elem.
445 Cole St.
Seekonk, MA 02771
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/04/13 5:05 AM >>>
April 4, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the
person or organization to whom it is addressed. Irecipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in
reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error,
please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any
attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject
to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the
Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
---
On April 4, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the person or organization to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
From: Judith Sullivan
es, that is correct. We have had no challenges since 2010.
Thank you.
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elementary School
Seekonk, MA 02117
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/07/13 10:25 AM >>>
April 7, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Judith -
Thanks for your response. If you don't have any records (or memories of
challenges) since 2010, then that's all we need to know, and we'll mark
you as not having any responsive records in our system. If you can
confirm that for me in a follow up email than I will do so.
Best,
- Chris
---
On April 4, 2013:
We are a K-5 elementary school. We have not had any challenges this
year.
Is this sufficient response or do I need to provide the info in a
different format?
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elem.
445 Cole St.
Seekonk, MA 02771
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/04/13 5:05 AM >>>
April 4, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the
person or organization to whom it is addressed. Irecipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in
reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error,
please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any
attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject
to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the
Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
---
On April 4, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the person or organization to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
From: Judith Sullivan
es, that is correct. We have had no challenges since 2010.
Thank you.
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elementary School
Seekonk, MA 02117
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/07/13 10:25 AM >>>
April 7, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Judith -
Thanks for your response. If you don't have any records (or memories of
challenges) since 2010, then that's all we need to know, and we'll mark
you as not having any responsive records in our system. If you can
confirm that for me in a follow up email than I will do so.
Best,
- Chris
---
On April 4, 2013:
We are a K-5 elementary school. We have not had any challenges this
year.
Is this sufficient response or do I need to provide the info in a
different format?
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elem.
445 Cole St.
Seekonk, MA 02771
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/04/13 5:05 AM >>>
April 4, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the
person or organization to whom it is addressed. Irecipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in
reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error,
please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any
attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject
to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the
Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
---
On April 4, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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 4015
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.
Notice: This transmission is confidential and intended solely for the person or organization to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on it. If you believe you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender. The contents of this e-mail and any attachments are the property of the Seekonk Public Schools and subject to the Public Records Law. In accordance with federal mandates, the Seekonk Public Schools archives all electronic messages.
From: Judith Sullivan
es, that is correct. We have had no challenges since 2010.
Thank you.
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elementary School
Seekonk, MA 02117
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/07/13 10:25 AM >>>
April 7, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Judith -
Thanks for your response. If you don't have any records (or memories of
challenges) since 2010, then that's all we need to know, and we'll mark
you as not having any responsive records in our system. If you can
confirm that for me in a follow up email than I will do so.
Best,
- Chris
---
On April 4, 2013:
We are a K-5 elementary school. We have not had any challenges this
year.
Is this sufficient response or do I need to provide the info in a
different format?
Judith Sullivan, Library Media Spec.
George R. Martin Elem.
445 Cole St.
Seekonk, MA 02771
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 04/04/13 5:05 AM >>>
April 4, 2013
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
George R. Martin Elementary School Library
445 Cole Street
Seekonk, MA 02771-5811
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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
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On April 4, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
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On March 19, 2013:
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 Commonwealth 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
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requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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