Book Bans on the Rise: Libraries, Authors, and Communities Resist
Dublin Core
Title
Book Bans on the Rise: Libraries, Authors, and Communities Resist
Subject
Books
Banned Books
Libraries
Librarians
Intellectual Freedom
Access
Censorship
Fighting Censorship
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Description
For countless communities across the United States, libraries are crucial spaces. They provide resources and services for those in need and those who are curious, and just about everyone in between. Equitable Access to Information and Library Services and Intellectual Freedom are just two of the key action areas of libraries, according to the American Library Association. But over the last few years, local and statewide book challenges have steadily increased. Many have gone to social media platforms to voice their opposition to the bans and provide their perspectives.
This collection and exhibit attempts to document just some of the responses to book bans between 2020 to 2022. The 30 artifacts in this collection come from a variety of sources, ranging from the American Library Association, state level library associations, local libraries, authors, and local community members who oppose book banning. This collection is meant to demonstrate the breadth of support for intellectual freedom and access in the face of book bans.
This collection and exhibit attempts to document just some of the responses to book bans between 2020 to 2022. The 30 artifacts in this collection come from a variety of sources, ranging from the American Library Association, state level library associations, local libraries, authors, and local community members who oppose book banning. This collection is meant to demonstrate the breadth of support for intellectual freedom and access in the face of book bans.
Creator
Angelica Hernandez
Source
Facebook
Instagram
NPR
TIME
Chicago Sun Times
Education Week
The New York Times
Business Insider
Publisher
Dominican University, River Forest
Date
2020-2022
Contributor
Angelica Hernandez
Language
English
Coverage
United States
21st Century
Items in the Book Bans on the Rise: Libraries, Authors, and Communities Resist Collection
American Library Association: Advocating For Intellectual Freedom
Facebook announcement of advocating for intellectual freedom and seeking community support through donations.
American Library Association: Resources for Fighting Censorship
A facebook post providing libraries and librarians a link to the resources to fight censorship.
American Library Association: Promotional Flier for Anti-Censorship Event
A post announcing an anti-censorship event featuring authors, scholars, and student activists.
American Library Association: Helping Spread the Word
A facebook announcement seeking community support through donations and highlighting the rise in bans.
American Library Association: Reporting Censorship
A facebook post letting libraries and librarians know they can report bans to the ALA.