[Publib] Question concerning publishing and library policy

[Ray Cruitt]

My library (a public library) has the policy of requesting that any 
article, essay, or other intellectual work involving the subject of 
librarianship must be reviewed and accepted by the Public Relations 
department before it can be published. This means that even if the 
article has nothing to do specifically with the library I work for it 
remains the case that I must have it okayed by the authorities, first.

I’m writing this in order to see if this is typical of all libraries, 
particularly public libraries. It seems to me an excessive policy, but 
on the other hand, it may simply be me.

Any response is appreciated.

NOTE: I posted this same question in another forum, so you may recognize 
it. I'm trying to elicit as many responses as possible to get a better 
consensus on the issue. Thanks, again!