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I don't think eliminating Newsweek would be the best avenue to go with this 
situation.  Instead, I would review the Limbaugh Letter and check the pricing to 
see if it were possible to purchase a subscription---or if I had online databases, 
refer the patron to the materials online.  By looking into the resource requested 
and checking to see what other items might be available to provide a "balanced 
review" of current events, this shows the patron that you are willing to work with 
him AND provide others with the existing materials found in Newsweek.

One of the most unique and interesting aspects of being a librarian is offering 
"balance" to the collection.   I believe magazines and newspapers are being 
reviewed heavily by many individuals (although many would like all of "the 
others"--whatever side that happens to be-- to be eliminated if they don't share 
their viewpoints), so if we can provide both sides of the subject (current events, 
popular culture, etc.) then we can serve everyone equally.  

Hope you can find a compromise.

~Shonda




Shonda Brisco, MLIS
US / Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco@fwcds.org

>>> Jan Buchholz <jbuchhol@ESU6.ORG> 10/03/05 9:37 AM >>>
We have had a patron fill out our request form for material objection. 
He wants us to drop Newsweek because of the incident at Gitmo. He wants 
Rush Limbaugh Letter as a replacement. This is the first time I have 
ever had a patron object to a resource in our media center. Can any of 
you give me some valid arguments for keeping Newsweek as well as how to 
handle the request for Limbaugh Letter to be placed in the media center.

Jan Buchholz
Media Specialist
Pawnee City Schools
729 E St.
Pawnee City, NE 68420

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