Public library collections in the balance : censorship, inclusivity, and truth /
Downey, Jennifer,
Public library collections in the balance : censorship, inclusivity, and truth / Jennifer Downey ; foreword by James LaRue. - xviii, 203 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781440849640 1440849641
2017004285
Public libraries--Censorship--United States.
Public libraries--Collection development--United States.
Libraries and community--United States.
Public library collections in the balance : censorship, inclusivity, and truth / Jennifer Downey ; foreword by James LaRue. - xviii, 203 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781440849640 1440849641
2017004285
Public libraries--Censorship--United States.
Public libraries--Collection development--United States.
Libraries and community--United States.