Please excuse the cross posting, but I want to make
sure I am doing the right thing. I know that
terms/titles like "Great Negro Entertainers" are
unacceptable and should be weeded. However, are the
following terms considered racist as well?
Chicano
Mexican-American
Latin-American, Latino
Isn't the proper term Hispanic?
I have many biographies printed in the 1940's--1970's
that I am concerned about. Is there any easier way
than reading most of these books to determine if they
are racist or sexist?
Where do I set limits? It seems to me that about 1/2
the library needs to be weeded due to age of the
collection, racism, etc. (The average age of the
entire collection is 1972.) I don't want to have bare
shelves but I don't want incorrect information either.
My professors at UNT are probably reading this, and I
know that "quality is more important than quantity"
but I am nervous because I am a 'newbie'
Thanks for the guidance,
Tricia
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"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love
breathing."
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Patricia A. Porter, Library Media Specialist
Gonzales High School
1801 Sarah DeWitt Drive
Gonzales, Texas 78629
830-672-7535
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