Decatur, TX · Wise County
Reconsideration of Library Materials Form
Decatur Public Library patrons or organization representatives use this form to request reconsideration of library materials and explain their concerns.
What this form is
This form lets a person or organization request reconsideration of materials held by Decatur Public Library. The library states that materials will not be reconsidered without a signed and fully completed form. It asks for information about the work and complainant, specific objections and supporting details, the requested disposition, and a signature and date.
Who needs it
A person or organization seeking reconsideration of library materials must complete and sign this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Reconsideration of Library Materials Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the work and complainant details, answer the questions about your concerns, and indicate the disposition you want.
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Review The Policy
Check the form to confirm that you have read the Decatur Public Library Collection Development Policy.
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Sign And Date
Provide your signature, printed name, and date; the library says it will not reconsider materials without a signed and fully completed form.
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Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Reconsideration of Library Materials Form?
- No. The form requests the complainant’s signature, printed name, and date, but has no notary block. It does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- Who can file this library materials reconsideration form?
- The form asks for the name and contact information of the complainant and whether the person represents themselves or an organization. Organization representatives are also asked to provide organization details.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for details about the work, the complainant, and specific objections. It also asks what disposition the complainant wants, supporting information, recommended alternative works, and confirmation that the Collection Development Policy was read.
- How do I submit the Reconsideration of Library Materials Form?
- The form says it must be signed and fully completed but does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Reconsideration of Library Materials Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.