True Stories of Censorship Battles in America's Libraries
ISBN-13:
9780838911303
ISBN-10:
0838911307
Author:
Valerie Nye, Kathy Barco
Publication date:
2012
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Format:
Paperback
176 pages
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ISBN-13:
9780838911303
ISBN-10:
0838911307
Author:
Valerie Nye, Kathy Barco
Publication date:
2012
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Format:
Paperback
176 pages
Summary
True Stories of Censorship Battles in America's Libraries (ISBN-13: 9780838911303 and ISBN-10: 0838911307), written by authors
Valerie Nye, Kathy Barco, was published by ALA Editions in 2012.
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Description
Intellectual freedom is a core value of librarianship, but fighting to keep controversial materials on the shelves can sometimes feel like a lonely battle. And not all censorship controversies involve the public objecting to a book in the collection libraries are venues for displays and meetings, and sometimes library staff themselves are tempted to preemptively censor a work. Those facing censorship challenges can find support and inspiration in this book, which compiles dozens of stories from library front lines. Edifying and enlightening, this collection
- Tells the stories of several librarians who withstood difficult circumstances to champion intellectual freedom
- Touches on prickly issues such as age-appropriateness, some librarians temptation to preemptively censor, sensitive cultural expressions, and criminality in the library
- Presents case studies of defenses that were unsuccessful, so librarians facing similar challenges can learn from these defeats
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