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We have received a complaint from a library user whose 12 year-old son recently borrowed a music CD with a warning on the front, advising of explicit lyrics. We obviously don't issue 18 certificate or PG films to this age group, but as there is no legislative requirement to refrain from lending music CD's it isn't something we have encountered. Our initial reaction is that as with books, we would encourage parents to be proactive in talking to children about what they can/can't borrow, what they enjoy etc (he could have legitimately bought it in the High Street), but may need to discuss the possible ramifications. I wondered if any other authorities have encountered this problem, and whether if so they have produced any policies or decisions one way or the other? thanks David David S. Pearson Service Development Manager (Stock/Social Inclusion/Special Services) Worcestershire C.C. Tel: (01905) 428945 Fax: (01905) 748619 Email: [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** Privileged/Confidential information and/or Copyright Material may be contained in this email. The information and Material is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee or the person responsible for delivering it to the intended addressee(s), you may not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner. To do so is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this email by mistake, advise the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Worcestershire County Council. Although this email and attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defects which might affect any computer or IT systems into which the are received, no responsibility is accepted by Worcestershire County Council for any loss or damage arising in any way from the receipt or use thereof. **********************************************************************