[ISLMA-Share] music in the library

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I think its going to depend on which songs will be playing, how loudly, and
how often.  I have a small stereo system in the library with an iPod that
softly plays a rather eclectic assortment of school-appropriate music all
the time, including some non-religious holiday music at that time of year.
Songs like Frosty the Snowman, Winter Wonderland, music from The
Nutcracker, etc. that don't have religious lyrics get shuffled between the
regular non-holiday music on the iPod.  So far I have only gotten positive
comments from staff that happen to be in the library when one of those
songs randomly comes up, but none of the kids have ever commented so I
don't think they really mind.  And just so you know, our school and
community is quite diverse with a growing Muslim population.

*Amanda Kuzminski*
*Library Media Specialist*
Orland Junior High School
Orland Park, IL
708-364-4214


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On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi all,
> We recently purchased a flat screen TV to mount in the library. We do
> streaming news during the day and occasionally music. It's been a really
> nice addition and really contributes to our space being welcoming,
> comfortable, etc.
> As my assistant and I were scrolling through the music choices, we noticed
> that holiday/Christmas music would be available soon. This sounded so
> exciting!! Until I stopped to think that maybe Christmas tunes might not be
> very culturally sensitive in an area open and welcoming to all people.
> I'm hoping to just get a broad polling of responses - IN or OUT: Who
> doesn't love holiday music! Do it!! OR What is this, 1950?? Not everybody
> celebrates Christian holidays!!
> Thanks in advance, everyone! :)
>
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> Caroline Fox Anvick
> School Librarian
> Normal Community High School
>
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