[ISLMA-Share] Challenged Book

Thu Sep 29 12:41:17 CDT 2016

I agree with everything you said, Leah.

I would not get into the game of having her purchase the book and then you
repurchasing it.  I would tell her it's not for sale and stick to the
policy you have in place.

I had a similar challenge years ago and gave the mom the policy I have in
place.  The first question asked on my challenge form is:  Have you read
the book in its entirety?  After receiving the policy and the challenge
form she chose not pursue her challenge.

Stand strong, especially during Banned Book Week!

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On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 11:51 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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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
>>
>> "...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
>> To: "islma at list.railslibraries.info" <islma at list.railslibraries.info>
>> Subject: [ISLMA-Share] Challenged Book
>>
>> 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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