Discusses the value of having a good library media-center newsletter that ensures consistent positive visibility and suggests topics to consider, including requesting teacher input on collection development, explaining computer software, book talks, copyright issues, current Web sites, biographies of new teachers, and media-center projects. (LRW)

Discusses censorship by librarians and media specialists and considers clashes between professional obligations and theoretical values. Considers the distinction between selection and censorship in both print and electronic sources of information and presents a variety of scenarios dealing with censorship issues. (LRW)

Reviews misrepresentations of Native Americans that have stemmed from history books and the entertainment media so that school library-media specialists can select books that are free of bias, stereotypes, and inaccuracies. Topics include characterizations, culture, religion, language, the role of women, and quality of the writing and…