Public library collections in the balance : censorship, inclusivity, and truth /
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Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
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Publisher Address: | Santa Barbara, California : |
Publication Dates: | [2017] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xviii, 203 pages ; 26 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781440849640 (paperback) : 1440849641 (paperback) |
Index Number: | Z711 |
CLC: | G259.712.52 |
Call Number: | G259.712.52/D748 |
Contents: | History of censorship in the public library and where we are today -- What gets challenged and why -- Internet access : to filter or not to filter? -- Media matters -- Preventing and preparing for challenges : a strong collection development policy, staff training, and professional resources -- Getting to know your communities: facts, figures, and assumptions -- Self-censorship and the importance of inclusiveness -- Quality and demand in public libraries : who decides? -- What to do when complaints and challenges happen -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. Where to turn: a source list of LGBT-friendly books and other materials -- Appendix B. Where to turn: a sampling of small and alternative presses. |