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Polly
We are compiling a book for ALA
Publications with the working title True Stories of Censorship Battles in
American Libraries. The proposal for this book arose out of a presentation
called “Banned Books Exposed” that we have been giving for several
years.
We are seeking essays by and about librarians in public, school, and academic
libraries who have experienced challenges to remove material from library
collections.
These essays should be no more than 2500 words in length, and should provide
details of a full challenge experience, from initial contact through ultimate
resolution. Essays can be a first person narrative or a case study description.
We will also welcome short descriptions of interactions that may not have ended
in a formal challenge or request for reconsideration. These anecdotes should
reflect the concerns of either the patron or the librarian or both. Sad, funny,
scary, confusing, misunderstood, groundless, highly-charged, low-key –
somehow, the reader should be able to identify with the event.
Tips on writing: Explain the situation and how you were involved. How was
the issue resolved? What lessons were learned? If you experienced
this situation again, what would you do differently? What resources did
you draw upon (don’t list resources; tell us about the resources and why
they were helpful)? Had you received any training on handling challenges prior
to the situation you describe? Have you received any since? Did your library
have a procedure in place? If not, does it have one now?
Writers should include the facts of the challenge. If this is information
based on a personal experience, please share your thoughts and feelings about
the confrontation, dealing with administrators, and dealing with the public.
Email submissions to: [log in to unmask]
Your submissions should be submitted with the following information:
1. Title your essay.
2. Include a 100 word biographical statement.
Your submissions should follow these formatting rules:
1. Text should be attached as a .doc or .rtf (please do not send .docx
documents).
2. Your Name should be the document label (example JaneSmith.doc)
3. If you have questions about style, please consult The Chicago Manual of
Style, 15th edition, as your general guide to punctuation, capitalization,
quotation, abbreviation, source citation, use of italic, etc.
Submitting an essay does not guarantee publication. If you have questions
about your essay and/or topic, please contact us.
Contributors will be asked to sign an ALA Writer Agreement before publication.
Compensation: a complimentary copy of the final publication and a discount on
additional copies.
Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2010.
Here’s our challenge to you: share your experiences! Get on the
Bannedwagon!
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Kathy Barco & Valerie Nye
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"Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby
can't chew it." - Mark Twain
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Polly McCord, MLS
Librarian
NM Office of the State Engineer
PO Box 25102
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102
407 Galisteo Street, Room BE-02
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505/827-6158 (voice)
505/827-6682 (fax)
http://www.ose.state.nm.us/publications_library.html