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Censorship
[is] the control of the information and ideas
circulated within a society
The rationales for censorship have varied, with
some censors targeting material deemed to be
indecent or obscene; heretical or blasphemous;
or seditious or treasonous. Thus, ideas have
been suppressed under the guise of protecting
three basic social institutions: the family, the
church, and the state.
• From the website of the Internet Censorship Project, a
program of the Open Society Institute's Internet
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- 1. BOOK CHALLENG E AHEAD Surviving a LIB 620 Library Administration Fall 2014 book challenge
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- 3. 3 What isBanned Books Week? Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. More than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982. For more information on Banned Books Week, click here. According to the American Library Association, there were 326 challenges reported to the Office of Intellectual Freedom in 2011, and many more go unreported. Banned Books Week Sponsors American Booksellers Association American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression American Library Association American Society of Journalists and Authors Association of American Publishers National Association of College Stores Endorsed by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress In 2011, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund; National Coalition Against Censorship; National Council of Teachers of English; and PEN American Center also signed on as sponsors.
- 4. 4 Based onintellectual freedom What is Intellectual Freedom? Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom is the basis for our democratic system. We expect our people to be self-governors. But to do so responsibly, our citizenry must be well-informed. Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A
- 5. 5 Censorship [is]the control of the information and ideas circulated within a society The rationales for censorship have varied, with some censors targeting material deemed to be indecent or obscene; heretical or blasphemous; or seditious or treasonous. Thus, ideas have been suppressed under the guise of protecting three basic social institutions: the family, the church, and the state. • From the website of the Internet Censorship Project, a program of the Open Society Institute's Internet Program, part of Soros Foundations Network.
- 6. 6 Freedom ofspeech The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791
- 7. 7 What aboutthe freedom to read? Not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution Does that mean to say that the First Amendment does not apply to reading? See court cases on The Right to Read Freely on ALA’s Notable First Amendment Court Cases web page
- 8. 8 What isa book challenge? A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. Challenges to library materials ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
- 9. 9 Types ofchallenges 1. Expression of Concern 2. Oral Complaint 3. Written Complaint 4. Public Attack 5. Censorship Challenges to library materials ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
- 10. 10 Why arebooks challenged? Books usually are challenged with the best intentions— to protect others, frequently children, from difficult ideas and information. See Notable First Amendment Cases. Often challenges are motivated by a desire to protect children from “inappropriate” sexual content or “offensive” language. Although this is a commendable motivation, Free Access to Libraries for Minors, an interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (ALA’s basic policy concerning access to information) states that, “Librarians and governing bodies should maintain that parents—and only parents—have the right and the responsibility to restrict the access of their children—and only their children—to library resources.” Censorship by librarians of constitutionally protected speech, whether for protection or for any other reason, violates the First Amendment. About Banned & Challenged Books
- 11. 11 Freedom toRead Under Fire as Attempts to Ban Books Continue • Posted: 09/22/2013 10:40 am • According to the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), there were 464 reported attempts to remove or restrict materials from schools and libraries in 2012 and more than 17,700 attempts since 1990, when the ALA began to record book challenges. • Danger does not arise from viewpoints other than our own; the danger lies in allowing others to decide for us and our communities which reading materials are appropriate!
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- 13. 13 Oldham CountySchools Challenged materials • Every media specialist should be prepared ahead of time for challenges to library materials. • Such a challenge would jeopardize a school media specialist’s ability to adhere to a core policy set up in the Library Bill of Rights. Libraries should “provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues.” • The school library media program is at the “forefront of complex and sensitive information issues in today’s society.” As such, prior to ever receiving a challenge, each library media center should have a well-defined collection development policy (established by the school’s site-based council) that details the proper procedures and steps to be taken to select and purchase new materials for the library media center. • In addition to having a collection development policy, most councils have a specific policy that addresses challenges to instructional and library materials. Oldham County Schools Library Media Specialist Handbook
- 14. 14 Handling Challengesto Materials in Your Collection 1. Keep your policies and procedures current 2. Have a formal policy to handle complaints 3. Have open lines of communication with local community leaders 4. Communicate the library’s position on intellectual freedom to the public • Intellectual Freedom & Censorship, Collection Development Training for Arizona Public Libraries
- 15. 15 Example ofa Selection policy http://www.archlou.org/wp-content/ uploads/2011/07/LibraryMediaGuidelines.pdf
- 16. 16 The Archdiocesanresponse to a challenge? Pt. 1 http://www.archlou.org/wp-content/ uploads/2011/07/LibraryMediaGuidelines.pdf
- 17. 17 Archdiocesan processpt. 2 http://www.archlou.org/wp-content/ uploads/2011/07/LibraryMediaGuidelines.pdf
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- 19. 19 http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/bwad HappyBanned Websites Awareness Day and 7 Myths
- 20. 20 Be Prepared! FUTURE CHALLENGE S AHEAD