To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship

Autor/in	Connelly, Deborah S.
Titel	To Read or Not to Read: Understanding Book Censorship
Quelle	In: Community & Junior College Libraries, 15 (2009) 2, S.83-90 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0276-3915
Schlagwörter	School Libraries; Media Specialists; Censorship; Reading Materials; Library Role; Librarians; Student Rights; Reading Material Selection; Intellectual Freedom; Social Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? School library; Schulbibliothek; Mediengestalter; Politische Zensur; Librarian; Bibliothekar; Bibliothekarin; Akademische Freiheit; Intellektuelle Unabhängigkeit; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung
Abstract	The controversy involving the challenge and possible banning of books has existed since the first person set pen to paper. These challenges have historically been based upon political and religious differences, but as time has passed, have become increasingly more to do with sex, race and culture. With these issues facing libraries, the role of the librarian, or library media specialist, has been that of an advocate of basic freedoms in expression, intellect and the right to read. Several organizations have also stepped up to the plate to inform and protect these rights. Works, considered classics by many, have been up for debate, brought through the legal system, and have been placed on banned books lists by many establishments. Only through education, communication and empowerment can the issue of censorship be resolved. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10