Challenged Books at Your Library webinar
Leah Langby
November 30, 2021
Keeping Up With Kids

What a timely webinar!  Please take note of this awesome webinar being offered by NEWI and featuring Wisconsin experts and resources!

Challenged Books at Your Library: Managing and Addressing Censorship Attempts (sponsored by NEWI)
Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Time: 10 – 11am
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8zD-8HMXRUKIDAuD1PF9Hw

Are you getting questions about why your library has diverse books about racism and LGBTQIA+ issues?
What happens when patrons disagree with materials you’ve selected for your library?
Do you want help knowing what steps you can take when a book is challenged?

Join us as Shannon Schultz, Public Library Administration Consultant at DPI, talks about materials challenges and intellectual freedom in public libraries, including these topics:
* Coordinated challenges to a particular book or books
* Intimidation tactics directed at library directors and boards, and contentious board meetings
* If a materials challenge comes from a board member
* How a library’s policies on materials selection, collection development, and challenged materials can address these issues

By attending this webinar, you will:
* Know steps you can take to keep challenged books on the shelves
* Learn how the CCBC and ALA are prepared to provide you with information and support during a challenge
* Know where to find examples of collection development and materials reconsideration policies that you can adapt for your library, in preparation for future challenges
* Be familiar with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read

This webinar will be recorded, captioned, and archived on the NEWI website. It supplies one Category B continuing education contact hour for library directors needing certification.

There is no fee to attend, thanks to sponsorship by NEWI: Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, Nicolet Federated Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, and Winnefox Library System.

 

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