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Thanks Annette!  I think she thinks we're going to not go through the
procedure and return it to the shelf.  I gave her a copy of our collection
development policy, so she should know it does not include purchasing a
book she wants removed.  It sure opens a big can of worms if you start
allowing it.
Nancy

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 12:19 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Sorry, I don't know why my signature wasn't included. I hate when I don't
> know who said what! So I'm repeating...
>
> I don't sell books.  To anyone, for any reason.  I've had students ask
> because they love a book and can't get it at the bookstore.  I had a
> substitute teacher ask once! He wanted a book that was out of print, and
> since "no one ever checked it out" could he buy it.
>
> Nope.  The challenge process is there for a reason, and should be
> followed.  Buying the book is a good try, though.  Gotta give her credit!
> Good luck!
>
> Annette Mills
> Triad High School
> Troy, IL
>
> On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> I don't sell books.  To anyone, for any reason.  I've had students ask
>> because they love a book and can't get it at the bookstore.  I had a
>> substitute teacher ask once! He wanted a book that was out of print, and
>> since "no one ever checked it out" could he buy it.
>>
>> Nope.  The challenge process is there for a reason, and should be
>> followed.  Buying the book is a good try, though.  Gotta give her credit!
>> Good luck!
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 11:23 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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>>
>> Annette Mills
>>
>> School Librarian
>>
>> Triad High School
>>
>> 703 E. Highway 40
>>
>> Troy, IL 62294
>>
>> annette.mills at tcusd2.org
>>
>> (618)667-5409x7120
>>
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> Annette Mills
>
> School Librarian
>
> Triad High School
>
> 703 E. Highway 40
>
> Troy, IL 62294
>
> annette.mills at tcusd2.org
>
> (618)667-5409x7120
>
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