GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	2 

HOUSE BILL 473
Second Edition Engrossed 5/7/91

Short Title:  Public Library Policies.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Pope.
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Referred to:  Judiciary II.
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April 1, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH POLICIES FOR PURCHASES BY PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 14 of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 153A-273.  Library policies.
The following policies shall be followed in the purchase of library materials, electronic information media and other materials by public libraries and in the use of public library facilities:
(1)	Books and other library resources shall be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people in the community that the public library serves.  Materials may not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
(2)	Public libraries shall provide materials and information presenting diverse points of view on current and historical issues.  Materials selected and purchased in accordance with accepted library policies and standards may not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
(3)	A person's right to use a public library may not be denied or abridged on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicapping condition, background, or views."
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1991.