Library Complaint and Censorship Records (East Elementary School Library)

Chris Peterson <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>
Hi Chris,
I apologize for not responding sooner. In your initial email, you wrote:

>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.

I have had no complaints of challenges for removal, removal or
reclassification, or other reconsideration of publications including
books, magazines, etc.
>
>
>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.

I do not have any documents.
>
>
>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.

Once again, I apologize for not responding sooner but I do not have any
complaints.
Thank you,
Kathy
>
>
>Best,
>
>- Chris Peterson

>April 1, 2014
>East Elementary School Library
>East Elementary School Library
>45 Wilshire Drive
>Sharon, MA 02067-1529
>
>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 17, 2014:
>
>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 2, 2014:
>
>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 Feb. 15, 2014:
>
>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 Jan. 31, 2014:
>
>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 Jan. 10, 2014:
>
>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 Dec. 13, 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 Oct. 27, 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 Oct. 12, 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 Sept. 27, 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 Sept. 12, 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 Aug. 28, 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 Aug. 13, 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 July 29, 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 July 14, 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 June 29, 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 June 14, 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 May 30, 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 May 15, 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 April 21, 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 April 20, 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 April 19, 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 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
>
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>
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>
>

Kathy Dubrovsky
Library Coordinator K - 12
Sharon Public Schools
Sharon, MA 02067
kdubrovsky@sharon.k12.ma.us
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