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​The other suggestions are great, but I think the stronger approach is to
hand her a copy of the complaint form and explain how formal challenges
work. The issue really isn't about the money and we can't allow the wealthy
to falsely believe that money can solve any obstacle they overcome.
Further, I would add that assuming you are good with the book being in the
library, put it back on the shelf. (Our library policy states that the book
remains in circulation pending a challenge decision---otherwise, it's
removed just by the challenge being raised.)

That being said, if when brought to your attention, you realize that
perhaps the book was placed in your library under some hasty earlier
judgment, the rest of us will not judge you if you make the decision that
it doesn't actually live up to your selection criteria.​



Leah Krippner
Librarian, Harlem High School
I am currently reading *Scavenger Zoid* by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
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> Nancy,
> That’s an interesting scenario – she wants to purchase the book?
> Besides suggestions from others here, you should contact ISLMA’s
> Intellectual Freedom representative, Anna Kim, at
> intellectualfreedom at islma.org. She may have other resources/suggestions
> to guide you.
>
> Patti Fleser
> Library Media Specialist
> Deer Path Middle School
> Lake Forest, IL
> 847-604-7433
> @DPM_Library
>
> President, Illinois School Library Media Association
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> "...a library is more than a collection of dusty old books. It is a place
> to learn, explore, and grow!” *Escape from Mr. Lemoncello**’s Library*
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> Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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> Subject: [ISLMA-Share] Challenged Book
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> I am interested in how others handle challenged books.  I have a parent
> who is adamant about purchasing the book to get it off the shelf.  I gave
> her a copy of our collection development policy which calls for a committee
> to review the book and then make a determination.  It does not specify
> anywhere that the parent can purchase the book if they don't like the
> contents.  For now, I have taken the book off the shelf.  In the last year,
> her child has brought home books about zombies, vampires, and other weird
> happenings and she hasn't said a word.  I just wonder if she didn't see
> those books, but saw this one on witches and reacted.  Any thoughts?
>
> Nancy Genteman
> Highland CUSD#5
> Highland, IL
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