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Navigating Choice or Censorship in Collection Development for Special Character Schools

Learn about handling choice and censorship in school libraries, presented by experienced librarians. Explore policies, conscious choices, and parental input in building collections. Discover resources and support for special character schools' unique needs.

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Navigating Choice or Censorship in Collection Development for Special Character Schools

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  1. Choice or censorship? Collection development in special character schools. Presented by Lois Huston and Kaaren Hirst, July 2011.

  2. Who are we? • Kaaren Hirst – 20 years in school libraries, 6 years in a special character school. Previous experience in university and special libraries. • Lois Huston – 15 years in school libraries, entirely in special character schools. Previous experience in public, university and private libraries.

  3. Commitment • Employment in a Special character school • Commitment • Legal responsibilities • Induction • What do you think?

  4. Community • Parents • Students • School staff • Board of Trustees, and other Boards • Religious Leaders • Others

  5. Collection Development • Policies • Judgement • - Audience • - Curriculum • Challenged materials

  6. Choice or censorship • Da Vinci code • Challenged materials • Restricted access • Parental permission

  7. Conscious choice – it’s a personal thing • We read for these reasons • Personal values

  8. Conclusion

  9. Christian Booksellers Association of NZ - www.cba.net.nz Church of Christ Bookshop – http://books.ccnz.org.nz Manna Bookshops – www.manna.co.nz Koorong Christian Books – www.koorong.com.au Also regular bookshops can speciality order Online booksellers like Wheelers or The Book Depository Parental Input Church connections Resources

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