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    The document discusses censorship in libraries and the right for all to read. It states that censors are typically well-meaning parents trying to protect their community, but that censorship goes against a library's role to provide a broad range of viewpoints as required by the First Amendment. When books are challenged, libraries should open a dialogue to balance individual concerns with collection development decisions and patrons' right to read. The document notes that 40% of modern libraries' 100 best novels and 70% of novels shaping America have been banned at some point.

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    CENSORSHIP: THE RIGHT FOR ALL TO READ

    BY KATE R. MILLER
    EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

    CENSORS
    People typically envision a censor as someone who is meanspirited, and illogical. But in most cases the person making the complaint is a well-meaning parent or other patron trying to look out for the good of the community.

    REASONS
    A variety of reasons may be given for requesting the removal of a book or other library material. They may feel offended by the material, or that others might be offended by it including young children. Or they may feel the library has nothing to gain from keeping that book in the collection.

    ROLE OF THE LIBRARY


    Attempts to censor offensive library materials are counterintuitive to the role of the library and the rights of their patrons, regardless of the censors motivation. The library has an obligation to the community to provide books and other materials showing a broad array of differing view points. The First Amendment requires that no citizen nor library professional can restrict or suppress legally protected expressions of ideas.

    WHEN A BOOK IS CHALLENGED


    When someone complains about a book or other library material, it is an opportunity to open a dialogue with library administrators, the community, and the media. The goal is to find a balance between individual concerns, collection development decisions, and the right for all to read.

    WHAT HAS BEEN BANNED


    Of modern librarys 100 best novels of the 20th century,

    40% have

    Of novels Library of Congress books that shaped America,

    been banned.

    70% have been


    banned.

    TAKE ACTION AGAINST CENSORSHIP


    Urge your elected representatives to oppose censorship Reports incidents of censorship in your local community to ncac@ncac.org (National Coalition Against Censorship) Spread the word to your friends and family Celebrate Banned Book week by reading a banned book (http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/)

    REFERENCES
    National Coalition Against Censorship: http://www.ncac.org/
    ACLU: http://www.aclu.org/free-speech/censorship Project Censored: http://www.projectcensored.org/censorship/ Anti-Censorship Project: http://www.ncte.org/action/anticensorship

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