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Who's Protecting Whom? AASL and Intellectual Freedom
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Johns, Sara Kelly – Knowledge Quest, 2007
"When you start your new job as a school librarian, one of the first steps you must take is to ask to see the district's book selection policy. If there isn't one, write one. Right away. It protects you, the teachers, and the district." That advice was part of the author's school library administration course at the School of Library and…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Intellectual Freedom, Library Administration, School Libraries
Four Questions to Ask Yourself
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Abilock, Debbie, Ed. – Knowledge Quest, 2007
One's commitment to intellectual freedom is manifested not just in the creation of a strong and clear selection policy or the celebration of Banned Books Week but by his or her willingness to examine his or her practices openly with others. In this article, the author proposes four questions to explore in one's teaching and in professional…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Censorship, Reading Material Selection, Library Materials
Studying the First Amendment.
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Scales, Pat – Knowledge Quest, 2000
Discussion of censorship against books in public and school libraries focuses on intellectual freedom; First Amendment rights; and curriculum development to include lessons on the First Amendment. Offers suggestions for activities focusing on censorship and banned books. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom