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Library Doesn’t Have Policy on Gifts to Collection

Posted on December 12, 2005

Q: I’ve seen the issue of gifts to a library mentioned in a couple of the responses in this forum, and you’ve indicated that it’s important to follow whatever a library’s policy says about accepting gifts …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged policies, public libraries, school libraries, self-censorship

Could I Lose my Job Because of a Challenge?

Posted on November 29, 2005

Q: I’m studying to become a school librarian. In one of my classes, we’ve been learning about materials selection, challenges, and the Library Bill of Rights. Is it possible that I could lose my job someday …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged advocacy, policies, school libraries

How Can I Avoid Selecting “Wrong” or Controversial Books?

Posted on November 29, 2005

Q: I’m worried about selecting the “wrong” book for my school library–one that someone might find controversial and result in a challenge. How can I avoid doing this? We know that challenges are scary to contemplate. …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged collection development, policies, school libraries

Defusing a Confrontational Situation

Posted on October 9, 2005

Q: Can you provide some tips on how to defuse a confrontational situation with someone who has a concern about materials in a library or classroom? First, take a deep breath. Extend a hand to …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged classrooms, policies, public libraries, school libraries

Should I Remove a Book from the Collection While a Challenge Is Pending?

Posted on June 17, 2005

Q: I am a librarian in a K-5 public school. I received notice today from my supervisor, the director of curriculum, that a book in my library has been formally challenged by a parent. When …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged policies, school libraries

Handling Gifts to the Library

Posted on May 27, 2005

Q:  If someone gives a video or book or magazine subscription to the public library, should we put a book plate or otherwise label it as a “gift from ___,” especially if it’s something we …

Posted in What IF ... ForumTagged policies, public libraries, school libraries
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