Materials that no longer fit the stated mission and service priorities of the Library will
be withdrawn from the collection. This may include materials that are damaged, that
include obsolete information, or that have not been used within a reasonable period
of time.
Decisions will be based on accepted professional practice. When necessary, local
specialists will be consulted to determine the continued relevance and reliability of
materials.
Items withdrawn from the collection will be disposed of in accordance with the local
law. Prior to any disposition, the library shall first offer any materials to the Friends of
the Chappaqua Library, a not-for-profit corporation. In the event that the Friends of
the Chappaqua Library are unable to take possession of the materials, the library will
otherwise dispose of its property in a manner to which the Board of Trustees deems
is in the best interest of the library. The Trustees shall retain any proceeds from the
sale of such books and materials for the purpose of maintaining and improving library
service.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: October 19, 2010
Reviewed and updated: 2/26/24