The Library also recognizes an immediate duty to make available materials for recreation, even though such materials may not have enduring interest or value. The Library will provide too, a representative sampling of experimental and ephemeral materials, but will not always attempt to be exhaustive. The Library does not consider it necessary or desirable to acquire all books on any subject if these books tend to duplicate each other. The library has adopted the American Library Association's Bill of Rights, the Freedom to read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement. The Library believes in unrestricted access to all informational and recreational materials in our collection.
Parents have the ultimate responsibility to supervise and guide the selections of minor children.
The Board of Trustees of the Antioch Public Library District delegates the responsibility of collection development to the Library Director. The Director along with the qualified staff members has the responsibility to implement the selection of library materials following the Collection Development Policy. Selection of library materials is made by qualified staff members at the professional level. The Heads of Adult and Children's Services are primarily responsible for the selection of materials, under the supervision of the Library Director. Staff members of the Adult and Children's Services departments may also be assigned to assist with selection.