Library Link of the Day selects this commentary on Banned Books Week expressing concerns about the lack of literature expressing conservative viewpoints, like books about family values and heterosexuality.
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September 27th, 2005 at 9:45 am
J…well…this time the window appeared and I can comment. Dunno why.
It seems like libraries should have a balance collection that allows people to see different view points. I wonder how library schools teach that idea (if at all), and how do libraries think about balance?
September 27th, 2005 at 12:06 pm
The column was appallingly homophobic, esp. the phrase “homosexuality is a life-shortening road down which no responsible adult should point any child?” It’d be easier to take this writer’s concerns seriously if it weren’t ofr her hostile agenda.
September 27th, 2005 at 12:08 pm
The column was appallingly homophobic, esp. the phrase “homosexuality is a life-shortening road down which no responsible adult should point any child?” It’d be easier to take this writer’s concerns seriously if it weren’t for her hostile agenda.
September 27th, 2005 at 1:02 pm
Homophobic viewpoint aside, the writer does raise an issue worthy of discussion. I never took Collection Development during my graduate studies. However, it seems to me that in acquiring titles librarians should look to demand AND the first amendment. However, EVERY public library can’t procure and offer EVERY title out there. What standard would we apply to achieve BALANCE in our collections? Any acquisition librarians out there willing to enlighten us on this?