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Volunteers Needed To Determine If Books Should Be Allowed In Harford County Public Schools
Volunteers are needed to service on the HCPS library materials reconsideration committee, which evaluates books' appropriateness for school.
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Volunteers are needed to serve on the Harford County Public Schools' library materials reconsideration committee.
Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. The committee evaluates challenged library books using criteria outlined in the library’s evaluation and selection procedure.
The reconsideration committee will meet once in September, up to five times between Oct. 1 and Dec. 15, and up to five times between March 1 and May 15, 2025. All members must read each book assigned to their sub-committee for reconsideration. New members are confirmed in June for a one-year term. Members may reapply for additional terms. Regular attendance is vital to maintain the continuity, sustainability and effectiveness of the committee.
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Residents of Harford County interested in serving as a member of this committee should complete an application available on the Harford County Public Schools library media webpage.
The deadline for application is June 5.
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