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Amey, Larry – Emergency Librarian, 1988
Discusses the need for written collection policies in learning resources centers as a defense against censorship and as a collection planning device. A model collection policy is reviewed, with emphasis on the sections and wording that bear directly on censorship and intellectual freedom. (8 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Autonomy, Intellectual Freedom

Amey, Larry – Emergency Librarian, 1988
Provides an overview of situations relating to censorship in school libraries and offers advice to teacher librarians seeking to broaden their base of support. Strategies discussed include a written, board approved collection policy and ongoing public relations programs. Resources to aid in collection policy formation are described. (13…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom