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02 april 2007 - collecting controversial materials
conversation starter
discussion themes
alison shields will lead a discussion on collection development issues
regarding controversial materials in public libraries. topics which might be
covered include:
- children in the public library and access to pornographic materials and
r-rated movies
- selection bias: the censor in us all?
- religion, politics, and sex in the public library
- the underserved lgbt community
- non-traditional materials: the alternative press, video games, and more
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