Ontario Library Association's Children's Rights in the Public Library
Children in Public Libraries have the right to:
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Intellectual freedom.
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Equal access to the full range of services and materials available to other users.
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A full range of materials, services and programs specifically designed and developed to meet their needs.
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Adequate funding for collections and services related to population, use and local community needs.
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A library environment that complements their physical and developmental stages.
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Trained and knowledgeable staff specializing in children's services.
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Welcoming, respectful, supportive service from birth through the transition to adult user.
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An advocate who will speak on their behalf to the library administration, library board, municipal council and community to make people aware of the goals of children's services.
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Library policies written to include the needs of the child.
Ontario Library Association.