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RE: Protest best practices

Posted By Ayana Looney Nov 21, 2022 09:27 PM
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Library 2.0 "Complaints or Protests About Content" Webinar Recording Now Available Without Fee In June of this year, we held a paid webinar on "Handling Complaints or Protests About Content" hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht with special guest speaker Barry Trott, MSLS. Because of continued concerns related ...

RE: Help for Blind student using JAWS with Hebrew text

Posted By Ayana Looney Nov 03, 2022 10:39 AM
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Hello, I suggest reaching out to The Central Library for Blind and Reading Impaired People for expert advice. Address: 76, Yigal Alon Street, Tel Aviv, 6706701, Israel Online contact form: https://www.clfb.org.il/eng/contact-clfb/#h1 WhatsApp 054-8663452 Email: info@clfb.org.il Fax: 053-7975622 ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 26, 2022 03:17 PM
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Fighting against authoritarianism and fascism isn't "internal censorship tactics" or somehow not subscribed "to our professional values and ethics." Please see the Resolution to Condemn White Supremacy and Fascism as Antithetical to Library Work. I acknowledge the role of neutrality rhetoric in emboldening ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 24, 2022 11:46 PM
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If you have access to Niche Academy, I suggest the webinar Book Challenges: Intellectual Freedom and Social Justice (4/23/2022) by Alison Macrina, Founder and Director of Library Freedom Project. "As librarians, we value intellectual freedom, the freedom to read without fear of censorship or reprisal; ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 24, 2022 12:27 PM
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Dear Frieda, Thank you for the information. I bought your book, I'm excited to read it! Best, ~Ayana

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 24, 2022 12:18 PM
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Hello Robert Holley and Frieda Afary, My emphasis on "factual-based" is in response to Misinformation, Disinformation, and Mal-Information. As a degreed librarian and future professional public librarian, I aim to fight against authoritarianism and fascism. There is a vast difference between ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 24, 2022 11:09 AM
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Dear Alec McFarlane, I think Darryl Eschete has a valid point about the transparent attempt to equate "age-appropriate" with "desexualized" and/or "lacking any mention of LGBTQ+ or racism issues." I agree that Missouri is using "age-appropriate" to remove books by and about BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people. ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 21, 2022 09:34 PM
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Yes, Frieda Afary, I agree we need more discussion about collection development policy and procedures. I also think librarians need to discuss openly and often how we can partner with parents to help them and their children pick out books and materials.   When I worked in a public library, ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 21, 2022 09:14 PM
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Regarding "Never repeat the other side's talking points or catch-phrases or terminology." Fixed it, thanks Carolyn :) Thank you, ~Ayana

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 21, 2022 10:57 AM
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Dear Michael, Thank you so much for the edit suggestion! I've updated the text of my original post. I appreciate your time and assistance. Thanks, ~Ayana

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 21, 2022 10:10 AM
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Regarding "What is age appropriate? Define it. That is the question." It's not what, but who gets to define age-appropriate. Parents should determine what is age-appropriate for their own child if they choose to, not school admin or government. ------------------------------ Sincerely, Ayana ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 20, 2022 02:59 PM
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I see that on November 15, 2022, a 30-day comment period will open. I've drafted a comment/letter, now updated with Michael Blackwell, Darryl Eschete, and Carolyn Caywood's suggestions. How might I make it stronger? What edits might anyone suggest? Please note, on 10/27/22, I added info to the fourth ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 18, 2022 12:44 PM
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Is it too soon to file a complaint with the MO ACLU? https://www.aclu-mo.org/en/legal-help ~Ayana

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 16, 2022 01:08 AM
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Collection development activities centering on collecting to offend do not focus on welcoming diverse communities into the library. When we collect to include factual, relevant, responsive, and representative viewpoints, we ensure an inclusive library. Be the library with something for everyone, not ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 13, 2022 10:29 AM
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Dear Frieda Afary, Thank you for your feedback. I'm gonna fan girl here: I'm so excited to read your book Socialist Feminism: A New Approach! I'm especially interested in learning how your experience at the LA Public Library helped form your philosophy.  Kind regards, ~Ayana

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 12, 2022 12:03 AM
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Hello Kelly, I think this is a perfect opportunity to rethink Banned Book displays for your library. Books are mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors (Rudine Sims Bishop). The stories we read reflect us and our society, offer us an unobstructed view into the lives of dissimilar people, and ...

RE: Protest best practices

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 07, 2022 10:44 AM
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A webinar titled "The First Amendment in Libraries with Deborah Caldwell-Stone" might be helpful. Guest speaker Deborah Caldwell-Stone shares important information regarding the First Amendment and Libraries on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM. Register free at https://www.eventbrite ...

RE: Protest best practices

Posted By Ayana Looney Oct 07, 2022 10:28 AM
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If you have access to Niche Academy, check out "A Legal-ish Perspective on Book Challenges" by Vanessa Christman, Principal Librarian, Law and Government Publications: https://my.nicheacademy.com/callacademy/course/45881 and "Book Challenges: Intellectual Freedom and Social Justice" by Alison Macrina: ...

RE: Undergraduate Research Fundamentals Webinar

Posted By Ayana Looney Dec 23, 2021 10:57 AM
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Thanks for posting the link to the textbook. Is there a link for the 1/5/22 webinar? Thanks, ~Ayana