Thrusting Greatness upon Us: Librarians Rising to Meet the Challenge of Censorship.

Woods, L. B.; Hogan, Donna R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Thrusting Greatness upon Us: Librarians Rising to Meet the Challenge of Censorship.

Woods, L. B.; Hogan, Donna R.

Public Libraries, v28 n4 p236-40 Jul-Aug 1989

Reviews the general climate of demands for censorship of library materials, and argues that librarians must follow the Code of Ethics and accept the responsibility for resisting censorship pressures. Suggestions for the promotion of a positive climate for intellectual freedom by librarians in public libraries are offered. (23 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Advocacy, Censorship, Democratic Values, Intellectual Freedom, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Role, Public Libraries

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