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Censorship and Selection: Issues and Answers for Schools

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Beginning with a definition of censorship and its role in education, Reichman discusses issues such as censorship vs. selection, self-censorship, and the importance of academic freedom. He also explores who the censors are, what topics are most often under attack, and he discusses how schools and librarians can defend themselves and keep contested materials from being censored. The importance of having policies in place is explained, laws and court decisions are discussed, and there are several appendixes that library staff or school personnel can turn to for quick tidbits of information about everything from a media program to guidelines for student publications.

This is a must-have resource for any school library media specialist who wants to be informed about how to best run a library, combat censorship, and protect students' and teachers' rights when it comes to using a variety of materials in the classroom and making resources available to students. Reichman's book is very user-friendly and well-organized, and it is an indispensible resource whether you're a novice or an expert in your field.