[ISLMA-Share] music in the library

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I don't have an opinion on this issue per se but I just want to point out
how lovely it is to have a conversation where all viewpoints are accepted
and considered. Way to go Library People!!!

Lorna Code
Library Media Specialist
Kaneland High School
Junior Class Sponsor
(630) 365-5100  X71221
lorna.code at kaneland.org

*The Library is the heart of the school. It's the Hub. - Ron Black*





On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:21 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I do play Christmas music between Thanksgiving and Christmas break
> (classical during the rest of the year)--but very softly in the background
> and only instrumental, no lyrics.
>
> Deb Bachfischer
> Metamora High School
>
> On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> As a non-Christian, I would hesitate. You have kids in a captive
>> situation. It would have to be an awfully strong-willed kid who was willing
>> to tell the librarian that the musical selection made them uncomfortable.
>> Most will just suffer in silence as you smother them in dominant culture.
>> It's hard enough to have Christmas shoved up in your face everywhere else,
>> a public school should give you a reprive, rather than making you feel
>> other. (My four year old niece explained, "Santa doesn't come to Jewish
>> houses.") Save the fun tunes for the holiday party at your house.
>>
>> Leah Krippner
>> Librarian, Harlem High School
>> I am currently reading *The White Bicycle* by Beverley Brenna
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:42 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> 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 <(708)%20364-4214>
>>>
>>>
>>> *No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message, but a large
>>> number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*
>>> *    - Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist*
>>>
>>> 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! :)
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Caroline Fox Anvick
>>>> School Librarian
>>>> Normal Community High School
>>>>
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