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Going to PLA? Check out the "I'm with the Banned" benefit concert~! | March 25th at 7:30pm

Posted By Ann Crewdson Mar 05, 2022 05:33 PM
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If you have some free time after the sessions at PLA, check out this concert benefiting the Freedom to Read Foundation! The head of teen services at KCLS, Rachel Macdonald is part of the group Ouija Boob! It's going to be epic. I'm with the Banned | Benefit concert for the Freedom to Read Foundation ...

RE: Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 21, 2019 04:04 PM
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My apologies for the incorrect paragraph that's coming through email.  This is the correct paragraph: "To all who've mentioned IF training.  I think it's super that regular staff (whether public or school) are trained to handle intellectual freedom issues! Kudos to the library systems and schools ...

RE: Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 21, 2019 03:23 PM
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I'm glad you brought up the point that you don't like to be called an "intellectual freedom fighter."  Personally, I don't mind calling myself an intellectual freedom fighter because we are fighting against censorship.  However, if preferred, intellectual freedom defender, intellectual freedom keeper, ...

RE: Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 21, 2019 02:34 PM
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John, Thanks for articulating my thoughts and for verifying that other state intellectual freedom groups are on the verge of going inactive as well. You said, "Figuring out how to make that work on an infrastructure level would be challenging, but it may very well prove worth it." I agree. If there ...

RE: Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 15, 2019 08:35 PM
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Hello everyone, I appreciate the robust discussion from GNCRT and IFRT.  I apologize if I'm working backwards.  More responses to come. Please hear me out about "private challenges."  And you are right, John, most libraries are afraid that a challenge to a book can be negative PR, it could affect ...

RE: Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 10, 2019 08:24 PM
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Hello again.  Not too many people have been posting here so I will elaborate and find other access points.   I know challenges happen in private because I've read articles in newspapers and electronic communication that actually say books or comics are retained after a "confidential challenge." DIARY ...

Challenged comics and graphic novels

Posted By Ann Crewdson May 10, 2019 02:37 PM
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Hello. I'm sorry for the cross posting but I thought the topic would interest folks in both IFRT and GNCRT.  Challenges to comic books or graphic novels haven't received much attention here.  And I was wondering, why not? We know that DRAMA, the graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier continues to be ...

RE: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Needs to be ratified-please help

Dear EMIERT, I just got on ALA Connect for EMIERT and noticed this petition. I've read Kathy East's eloquent letter to President Obama. What was his response and where are we with this? Maybe we need to launch another petition. Just let me know how I can help. The children of the world deserve it. ...

Thinking Green and Opinions on Conference Book (#11, 14, 15 of Post Conference Survey)

Posted By Ann Crewdson Jul 13, 2013 04:03 PM
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Hello everyone, I'm not sure if you're on the GLBTRT list. There's been a discussion on how to cut down waste by reducing or getting rid of the conference schedule book. Questions #11, 14, 15 of the post-conference survey deals specifically with the conference book. Be sure to fill ...

Any recommendations for DS games?

Posted By Ann Crewdson Jun 04, 2013 07:23 PM
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Our library is purchasing 3d DS consoles. Do you have any recommendations? We're aiming for tween level, rated E. Thanks! Ann

CDC Study on Video Game Violence. Any News?

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 08, 2013 08:28 PM
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Has anyone seen any CDC studies on video game violence come out yet? I understand the 10 million dollars was coming out of the 2014 congressional budget. Maybe it's a little early but I thought there might be some hint of what they've found so far. Rummaging around I found this article about people ...

RE: Video Game Resolution

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 08, 2013 11:16 AM
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Hello again, Apologies. I accidentally uploaded an earlier version of the resolution. Please see the revised, attached. Thanks everyone, Ann

Revised Resolution to Change Policy B.2.1.13

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 08, 2013 11:15 AM
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Resolution to Change ALA Policy B.2.1.13 (formerly ALA Policy 53).docx

Video Game Resolution

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 06, 2013 11:01 AM
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Resolution to Change Policy 53.docx

Video Game Resolution

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 06, 2013 11:01 AM
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Hello GAME RT! As promised, Kelly Czarnecki, Patrick Sweeney, JP Porcaro and I have been working on an ALA Council Resolution to protect GAME RT and the First Amendment rights of patrons and library videogamers. *Everything that appears in red is pending.* Here is the draft of a videogame ...

RE: Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

Posted By Ann Crewdson Apr 06, 2013 10:41 AM
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Thank you, Jenny! I'm collecting articles like this one. Many thanks, Ann.

RE: What happened to the YALSA Gaming Interest Group?

Posted By Ann Crewdson Feb 09, 2013 02:46 PM
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Thanks, Jenny! I appreciate the redirect. -Ann.

What happened to the YALSA Gaming Interest Group?

Posted By Ann Crewdson Feb 09, 2013 02:00 PM
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Hi everyone, What happened to the "YALSA Gaming Interest Group?" When and why was it disbanded? I was going to ask members of this group some questions. Thanks, Ann

RE: Libraries and Violent Media (Toolkit and Talking Points for Libraries Facing Challenges)

Posted By Ann Crewdson Feb 08, 2013 10:33 AM
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The link might change so here are the contents from the OIF blog: FEBRUARY 7, 2013...10:47 AM Libraries and Violent Media Jump to Comments One consequence of the recent gun violence tragedies in the United States is increased scrutiny of video games, films, and other media with violent content ...

Libraries and Violent Media (Toolkit and Talking Points for Libraries Facing Challenges)

Posted By Ann Crewdson Feb 08, 2013 01:03 AM
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FYI, Ann Crewdson *************************************** Following up on recent discussions of violence, video games & other media, and libraries, the Office for Intellectual Freedom has developed discussion points and recommended resources. Our goal is to provide an intellectual freedom framework ...