[ISLMA-Share] Challenged Book

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Nancy,

Offer the parent an opportunity to file a formal challenge; but keep the
book on the shelf until she does so. Then follow your policy.

Also, please report the challenge to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom:
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/online-challenge-reporting-form.  You can do so
anonymously, if you'd like, but it's important for them to track what books
are being challenged and in what locations so that they can better support
those who do request assistance.

Thanks.
Megan Cusick

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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>>
>>
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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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