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| author | Connelly, Deborah S. |
| author_facet | Connelly, Deborah S. Connelly, Deborah S. |
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| contents | To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship Connelly, Deborah S. School Libraries Media Specialists Censorship Reading Materials Library Role Librarians Student Rights Reading Material Selection Intellectual Freedom Social Attitudes Libraries The controversy involving the challenge and possible banning of books has existed since the first person set pen to paper. These challenges have historically been based upon political and religious differences, but as time has passed, have become increasingly more to do with sex, race and culture. With these issues facing libraries, the role of the librarian, or library media specialist, has been that of an advocate of basic freedoms in expression, intellect and the right to read. Several organizations have also stepped up to the plate to inform and protect these rights. Works, considered classics by many, have been up for debate, brought through the legal system, and have been placed on banned books lists by many establishments. Only through education, communication and empowerment can the issue of censorship be resolved. |
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| language | en |
| publishDate | 2009 |
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| spellingShingle | To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship Connelly, Deborah S. School Libraries Media Specialists Censorship Reading Materials Library Role Librarians Student Rights Reading Material Selection Intellectual Freedom Social Attitudes Libraries To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship Connelly, Deborah S. School Libraries Media Specialists Censorship Reading Materials Library Role Librarians Student Rights Reading Material Selection Intellectual Freedom Social Attitudes Libraries The controversy involving the challenge and possible banning of books has existed since the first person set pen to paper. These challenges have historically been based upon political and religious differences, but as time has passed, have become increasingly more to do with sex, race and culture. With these issues facing libraries, the role of the librarian, or library media specialist, has been that of an advocate of basic freedoms in expression, intellect and the right to read. Several organizations have also stepped up to the plate to inform and protect these rights. Works, considered classics by many, have been up for debate, brought through the legal system, and have been placed on banned books lists by many establishments. Only through education, communication and empowerment can the issue of censorship be resolved. |
| title | To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship |
| topic | School Libraries Media Specialists Censorship Reading Materials Library Role Librarians Student Rights Reading Material Selection Intellectual Freedom Social Attitudes Libraries |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ861947 |