New South Dakota book rules spur municipal oversight in Brookings
City Council to hear library appeals; librarians say few are expected
BROOKINGS — Patrons of the Brookings Public Library who object to literature made available there have a new authority to complain to — the Brookings City Council.
It certainly isn’t because councilors wanted to get involved in the process; no, it’s because of a new South Dakota law. It mandates the council’s involvement if earlier steps in the appeals process — such as decisions by library personnel, the library director and the library’s board of trustees — don't meet with the patron’s satisfaction. Then and only then would the City Council become involved if so requested by the patron. Would the council’s decision be the final action? Not necessarily, as the patron could go so far as to involve the courts if they’re still not satisfied.
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