[Publib] DVD Policies

[Mark Arend]

There's also the issue of "ratings creep", which is the tendency of
newer movies to get less-restrictive ratings.  A movie which 20 years
ago would have been given an R rating may now receive only a PG-13
rating; one which would have been PG then is now likely to be G.
 
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Mark W. Arend, Interim Assistant Director
Winnefox Library System
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Oshkosh, WI  54901
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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Sue Kamm
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 12:01 PM
To: Mary Jo Beranek; Publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] DVD Policies



Here's a link to ALA's "Labels and Rating Systems:  An Interpretation of
the Library Bill of Rights":
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=interpretations
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=interpretations&Template=/Conte
ntManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=72556>
&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=72556
 
http://tinyurl.com/4dhh8

Remember, the film industry's ratings are set by a private organization
(Motion Picture Producers Association of America).  Those who utilize
rating labels - and those who would legislate restricting access to
information based on them - should realize they are turning over
materials selection to a private organization.  Also, there is nothing
stopping the MPAA from changing its ratings.  It is entirely possible a
future R rating may stand for "Recommended."  

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mary Jo Beranek 
Sent: Jun 18, 2006 6:53 AM 
To: Publib at webjunction.org 
Subject: [Publib] DVD Policies 


Hello,
 
We are currently developing a policy regarding  circulation of DVD's. Of
particular interest is how do other libraries handle the issue of R
rated DVD's and children under the age of 17 checking them out. Does
anyone have a policy in place that addresses this issue? 
 
Any comments would be appreciated.
 
Mary Jo Beranek
MacDonald Public Library
36480 Main Street
New Baltimore, MI 48047
beranekm at libcoop.net <mailto:beranekm at libcoop.net>  - Work
libraryladymeister at gmail.com <mailto:libraryladymeister at gmail.com>  -
Other
 
 



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