choice or censorship? collection development in special character schools. presented by lois huston...
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Choice or censorship?Collection development in special character schools.
Presented by Lois Huston and Kaaren Hirst,
July 2011.
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.
Commitment
Employment in a Special character school
Commitment
Legal responsibilities
Induction
What do you think?
Community
Parents
Students
School staff
Board of Trustees, and other Boards
Religious Leaders
Others
Collection Development
Policies
Judgement
- Audience
- Curriculum
Challenged materials
Choice or censorship
Da Vinci code
Challenged materials
Restricted access
Parental permission
Conscious choice – it’s a personal thing
We read for these reasons
Personal values
Conclusion
Resources
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