Recommended reading: Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King and Answers in the Pages by David Levithan. Happy reading! This month's discussion was deeply personal and not easy to capture. That being said, here are some key questions and takeaways we generated as a group: when do we report challenges?Always and forever. Report everything, even if it seems small (like patrons hiding copies of books so others can't find them organically). what happens when we personally disagree with an item in our library?Remember that items in our collections are there for a reason. Maybe it was a popular request. Maybe it was purchased to provide a learning experience or alternative perspective. Maybe it was well reviewed. Regardless, it's important to remember that learning about opposing viewpoints is an important step in understanding the whole. how do we balance intellectual freedom and anti-racism?Honestly, we're not sure yet. But we know that having comprehensive, well-written policies and procedures is the framework we need to support our actions. Additionally, listen to the people who are offering their life experiences and expertise. Support those teachers monetarily, too! but what if an item is harmful?The answer to this question varies wildly on who you ask. However, we'll refer to the response above to "What happens when I personally disagree..." and "How do we balance...". We strongly encourage revisiting your collection development policies. How does your organization prioritize materials? What are your organization's values and mission? How does this item fit into the goals of libraries?
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