Evolving Perceptions of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Read in Library Science Students: An MLS Program Self-Study
Fuente:
ERIC Institute of Education Sciences
Gespeichert in:
| Hauptverfasser: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Sprache: | en |
| Veröffentlicht: |
2024
|
| Schlagworte: | |
| Online-Zugang: | |
| Tags: |
Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
|
| _version_ | 1867181204786118656 |
|---|---|
| author | Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller |
| author_facet | Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller |
| collection | Education Resources Information Center |
| contents | Evolving Perceptions of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Read in Library Science Students: An MLS Program Self-Study Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller Masters Programs Graduate Students Librarians Librarian Attitudes Access to Information Freedom Censorship Information Policy Student Attitudes Selection Criteria Attitude Change Library Education To understand the effect of library science coursework on student perceptions of issues related to intellectual freedom, researchers surveyed students at the start and end of their enrollment in a Master of Library Science program. When the results were compared, the percentage of graduating students who indicated that they might rethink purchasing a resource because of non-age-appropriate content and potential parent objection was significantly higher than that of beginning students. The percentage of graduating students who identified sexual content and profanity as potential reasons not to acquire an item was also significantly higher than that of beginning students. On the other hand, graduating students were less likely to classify their own personal views as potential reasons to avoid collecting a title. Finally, a greater percentage of graduating students were uncertain about the appropriateness of restricted collections for potentially controversial items than beginning students. In the second phase of the study, researchers interviewed program graduates with at least five years of professional experience in libraries to ascertain how their work experiences and environments had affected their perception of intellectual freedom, censorship, and the right of access to information regardless of age. These librarians were strong advocates for diverse collections despite increasing external pressure to censor resources, particularly items with LGBTQ content and characters. Most felt it necessary to have some type of restricted collections so that children did not check out material above their grade or age level. |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| id | eric_EJ1444743 |
| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 2024 |
| record_format | eric |
| spellingShingle | Evolving Perceptions of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Read in Library Science Students: An MLS Program Self-Study Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller Masters Programs Graduate Students Librarians Librarian Attitudes Access to Information Freedom Censorship Information Policy Student Attitudes Selection Criteria Attitude Change Library Education Evolving Perceptions of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Read in Library Science Students: An MLS Program Self-Study Kim Becnel Robin A. Moeller Masters Programs Graduate Students Librarians Librarian Attitudes Access to Information Freedom Censorship Information Policy Student Attitudes Selection Criteria Attitude Change Library Education To understand the effect of library science coursework on student perceptions of issues related to intellectual freedom, researchers surveyed students at the start and end of their enrollment in a Master of Library Science program. When the results were compared, the percentage of graduating students who indicated that they might rethink purchasing a resource because of non-age-appropriate content and potential parent objection was significantly higher than that of beginning students. The percentage of graduating students who identified sexual content and profanity as potential reasons not to acquire an item was also significantly higher than that of beginning students. On the other hand, graduating students were less likely to classify their own personal views as potential reasons to avoid collecting a title. Finally, a greater percentage of graduating students were uncertain about the appropriateness of restricted collections for potentially controversial items than beginning students. In the second phase of the study, researchers interviewed program graduates with at least five years of professional experience in libraries to ascertain how their work experiences and environments had affected their perception of intellectual freedom, censorship, and the right of access to information regardless of age. These librarians were strong advocates for diverse collections despite increasing external pressure to censor resources, particularly items with LGBTQ content and characters. Most felt it necessary to have some type of restricted collections so that children did not check out material above their grade or age level. |
| title | Evolving Perceptions of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Read in Library Science Students: An MLS Program Self-Study |
| topic | Masters Programs Graduate Students Librarians Librarian Attitudes Access to Information Freedom Censorship Information Policy Student Attitudes Selection Criteria Attitude Change Library Education |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1444743 |