Re: hypothetical reference questions

[Kathy Geronzin <kathy_geronzin@po-1.northeast.k12.ia.us>]

The best way to fight a challenge to any instructional material used in =
the school is to have a selection policy with a plan for handling =
reconsideration of materials.  Schools that have Selection Policies and =
Reconsideration Policies have a much better chance of retaining materials =
than schools that don't.  Another key element can be the support of the =
principal for intellectual freedom.  The scenario posed in the LM_NET =
message isn't too far afield because the Harry Potter books have been the =
most challenged books in the United States two years running.  Other items =
to use when dealing with challenges might include The Freedom to Read =
Statement, reviews of Harry Potter books, articles about Harry Potter =
books and their popularity, and defenses used by other schools who have =
faced challenges to Harry Potter books.

On 4/3/01, Rebecca Luhman <piglet2@USACHOICE.NET> wrote:
>Dear LM Netters,
>    I am a student at Clarion University and need help with a mock
>reference question.
>
>the situation:
>
>school library media center
>mother
>why is the school promoting witchcraft through Harry Potter?
>
>How would you support having Harry Potter in your school library?
>I thought of collection development policy, ALA bill of rights,
>challenge form and asking if they have read the book. Any other ideas
>for supporting Harry Potter in the school library would be greatly
>appreciated. Please post hits to the listserve.
>Thanks,
>Becky Luhman
>
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>Clarion University Student
>51 Penn Ave
>Clarion, PA
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