New Inquisition Understanding and Managing Intellectual Freedom Challenges

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ISBN: 9781591582854

ISBN-10: 1591582857

ISBN-13: 9781591582854

Edition: 2007

Authors: James LaRue

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How can you become an effective advocate for intellectual freedom and patron privacy while maintaining a positive relationship with diverse elements of your community? Drawing on his experience as library director, this author advocates assuming a proactive role in every library function, from collection building to community outreach. This approach helps you understand the people who challenge library materials--as individuals and as members of various groups--turning enemies into allies, and building an intellectual, freedom-friendly community. You'll learn what materials get challenged and why and how you can effectively respond to challenges while meeting diverse community needs. Here…

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List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 4/30/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 172
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: The Blue Line


The Need for and Purpose of This Book


Scope and Audience



Background: A Historical Perspective


History of Censorship: The Burning of Books


Definitions


The Constitution and the First Amendment: Foundations of Intellectual Freedom


The Library Bill of Rights


But What about the Children?


Obscenity



Religion and Libraries


Big 16


Madonna


Focus on the Family


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints


The Difference between FOF and the Mormons


Reading with the Enemy



Generations


Types and Life Cycles


Public Education: A Profile


Focus on the Family: Redefining the Mission


Anything Goes?



Responding to Challenges


Who Are They?


The Initial Response


The Written Responses: Letters


When the Issue Doesn't Die



Beyond the Basics: Taking It to the Street


The Pyramid Model


Geographic Information Systems


Becoming a Player


The Rubber Chicken Circuit


Public Speaking and Writing


Using Your Reputation


Newspaper Columns


Other Media


Politics


Professional Activity



Conclusion: The Fourth Turning?


Kid Stuff


I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag...


Tancredo and Immigration


There Is Always a New, a Next Inquisition


Appendix


Letters


Columns


References and Resources


Reference List


Intellectual Freedom Resources


Index