Intellectual freedom for teens : a practical guide for young adults and school librarians / edited by Kristin Fletcher-Spear and Kelly Tyler.

Other author Fletcher-Spear, Kristin, editor.
Other author Tyler, Kelly, editor.
Format Book
PublicationChicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014.
Descriptionxii, 132 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Young adults' libraries--Censorship. --United States.
School libraries--Censorship. --United States.
Intellectual freedom--United States.
Prohibited books--United States.

Contents Introduction / Mary K. Chelton -- chapter 1. Intellectual freedom and young adult librarianship : an overview -- chapter 2. Before a challenge occurs: how to prepare yourself and your staff / Kristin Fletcher-Spear -- chapter 3. What to do when a challenge happens to you / Kelly Tyler -- chapter 4. Intellectual freedom : programming and marketing / Karen Jensen -- chapter 5. Access in the digital world / Linda Braun -- Appendixes: Appendix A. Most challenged YA books, 2006-2011; Appendix B. The value of young adult literature; Appendix C. YALSA's competencies for librarians serving youth : young adults deserve the best; Appendix D. Current research related to young adult services, 2006-2009 : a supplement compiled by the YALSA Research Committee; Appendix E. American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.
Abstract The authors in this collection take an issue-oriented approach toward intellectual freedom for teenagers. To serve the young adult audience, librarians need to be politically savvy about intellectual freedom issues, conversant in social media and networking, and prepared with a materials selection policy and procedures for challenges.
General note"A YALSA publication."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013051234
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Joyner General Stacks Z718.5 .I58 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold