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Peer reviewedOlson, Lowell E. – Top of the News, 1985
This discussion of the librarian's perspective on collection development cites professional "blind spots" in areas of responses to and misinterpretation of information, censorship, identifying and satisfying reader demand, and confusion over the role of the librarian. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Censorship, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Materials
Peer reviewedHarmon, Charles – Top of the News, 1987
Discusses the role of librarians in terms of their responsibility to examine the social content of children's literature and then decide whether that content is appropriate for a particular child based on possible biases. (CLB)
Descriptors: Censorship, Childrens Literature, Library Collection Development, Library Role
