Affect Policy in Your Local Library
Most library issues can be resolved at the local level.
The tools provided above were used successfully in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where:


Family Friendly Libraries 
recommendations for affecting public library policy. 
Family Friendly Libraries  recommendations for affecting
school library policy.    
Family Friendly Libraries questionnaire
for candidates for elected office
who will appoint public library board trustees.

Family Friendly Libraries 
questionnaire for school board candidates.
Family Friendly Libraries  Cover Letter for elected officials who appoint public library board trustees.
Family Friendly Libraries  Cover Letter for School Board Candidates.
  • Internet pornography filters were installed and are utilized in accordance with Federal CIPA law.
  • A "Parents Advisory Section" has been established to separate certain books from the children's browsing section.
  • Parents have full access to their minor child's borrowing records.
  • Library board meeting procedures have been changed to encourage and welcome community participation.
  • County Commissioner candidates have taken part in Family Friendly Libraries Candidate Questionnaires.
  • The library board replaced the library director with someone who respects and supports community standards. 


Family Friendly Libraries guidelines for lobbying elected officials who appoint public library board trustees.
Family Friendly Libraries guidelines for lobbying school board candidates.
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