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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Don:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This can be sticky because of First Amendment issues. The rule of thumb is that if the displays are open to the public to create, you can’t restrict based on content or viewpoint – the same is true of bulleting boards or other areas where
the public may post or leave materials. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here are some references that might be helpful:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan piece on library displays:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_79213-136984--,00.html">https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_79213-136984--,00.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">ALA guidance on Intellectual Freedom in Library Spaces<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces">http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minow, Lipinski, <span class="MsoHyperlink">
<a href="http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b3979882~S37a">Library Legal Answer Book (includes chapter on Meeting Rooms & Displays)</a></span> – Available from Library of Michigan via
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://elibrary.mel.org/record=b14630558~S15">MelCat</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As always, it is important to consult with your attorney on any policy changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope these are helpful!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with
respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#44546A">Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up!</span><span style="color:red"> </span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup"><span style="color:blue">www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Don Priest via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 30, 2018 2:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Policy regarding public displays<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hi all, back with another question. Some of you might remember that, when I asked about religion in the libraries recently, I also mentioned an objection to
our Pride Month display. Well, that wasn't the end of it, apparently, and we may need to update our policy to cover what can and cannot be displayed in the library. So, I'm hoping to get some input on what other libraries may have in their policies that
cover this. I will, of course, compile responses, but as before, if you would like your comments to remain private, please tell me so, and I will leave them out. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Don Priest<br>
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library<br>
14680 Dix-Toledo Rd.<br>
Southgate, MI 48195<br>
734-258-3002 ext. 3003<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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