NCRL is pleased with the Supreme Court's decision validating our approach to Internet filtering. We embrace the Internet as a resource and encourage its use by all patrons. NCRL will continue to provide broad access to a wealth of rich and diverse online content consistent with our Collection Development policy and our mission to promote reading and lifelong learning.

More generally, we are heartened by the Court's acknowledgement of the multi-faceted role many public libraries must perform today. In fulfilling its role, NCRL must balance many important interests, some borne of tradition and some arising as a consequence of an increasingly complex world. First and foremost, NCRL is a traditional, full service library serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Ferry, and Okanogan Counties. We must consider the diverse needs of all our patrons, adults and children alike, in shaping our print and online collections. We strive to offer resources of depth, breadth, and quality yet we must do so within ever-tightening budget constraints. We also provide vital support to public schools throughout the region, including services that in some instances children might go without were it not for NCRL. We also have important workplace and safety responsibilities to our staff and our patrons. We are gratified to know that the highest Court in our State understands the context in which NCRL operates and the discretion we must exercise to perform our essential functions.

Please contact NCRL's Executive Director Dean Marney, or NCRL's attorney Thomas D. Adams, with any questions.

Dean Marney, Director
North Central Regional Library
16 N. Columbia
Wenatchee, WA  98801
509-663-1117 x121
dmarney@ncrl.org

Thomas D. Adams
Attorney
KARR TUTTLE CAMPBELL
1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, Washington 98101
tadams@karrtuttle.com
direct: 206-224-8026
main: 206-223-1313
fax: 206-682-7100