The office contacts the acquisition librarian or subject librarian, who then decides whether the College will accept the donated material, using the same criteria established for selection. The Foundation office provides the paperwork required for materials to be accepted. Donors not wanting to contact the Foundation office may donate their materials to the faculty scholarship book sale by contacting the Faculty Council library representative. The Library of Pellissippi State Technical Community College supports the American Library Association's Bill of Rights, its Intellectual Freedom Statement, and its statement of Challenged Materials. The Library attempts to purchase materials that represent differing opinions on controversial matters.
Selection is made without partisanship regarding matters of race, sex, religion or moral philosophy.
Should the suitability of particular materials be questioned, the specific objections must be submitted in writing to the director of the library. The complainant agrees to attend any meetings related to this complaint. Failure to attend any meeting will constitute a withdrawal of the complaint. The selection of serials requires a more specific selection process. When a serial is selected, there is a continuing commitment to the base cost of the title, including subscription maintenance, shelf integrity, and storage.