Hear, hear! We need to remember that the media, and even School Library
Journal, use LM_NET posts to determine what the 'majority' of us think
about issues, when it's really just the majority of posters on a
particular topic. In the past I haven't posted about issues like The
Power of Lucky because I felt that someone had already stated my views
eloquently.
We all have particular community concerns, but we also need to do our
jobs. If The Golden Compass was good enough for us to purchase for our
collections, it is good enough to defend and follow our written
reconsideration procedures when it is challenged.
This appears to be one of a number of recent 'manufactured/orchestrated
outrage' situations that I've seen covered in the media.
Jenni Davidson
jdavidson@solomon393.k12.ks.us <mailto:jdavidson@solomon393.k12.ks.us>
Elementary Librarian/H.S. Spanish
Solomon USD 393
Solomon, KS
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Johnson [mailto:doug0077@GMAIL.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:21 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [LM_NET] Golden Compass and the ALA Code of Ethics
Hi folks,
Given the recent discussion of The Golden Compass and our individual
reactions toward it (interesting reading, BTW), it might be a good time
to
review The American Library Association Code of Ethics
<http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/statementspols/codeofethics/codeethics.htm>,
especially items II and VII.
I. We provide the highest level of service to all library users
through
appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service
policies;
equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all
requests.
II. We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all
efforts to censor library resources.
III. We protect each library user's right to privacy and
confidentiality
with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted,
borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
IV. We recognize and respect intellectual property rights.
V. We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness
and
good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the
rights
and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
VI. We do not advance private interests at the expense of library
users,
colleagues, or our employing institutions.
VII. We distinguish between our personal convictions and
professional
duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair
representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of
access to
their information resources.
VIII. We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and
enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional
development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential
members of the profession.
Regardless of our own religious values or personal tastes, we should
fight
to keep Pullman's books on our shelves. As well as C.S. Lewis's books.
As
well as any writing that has been critically and positively reviewed.
Our profession needs to handle this one better than they did _Lucky_!
All the best,
Doug
Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
Mankato Area Public Schools
Box 8713, 1351 S Riverfront Dr.
Mankato MN 56001-8714
Phone: 507-387-7698 x 473
E-mail: doug0077@gmail.com
Web: www.doug-johnson.com
Blue Skunk Blog: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/
³Thou shalt not² might reach the head, but it takes ³Once upon a time²
to
reach the heart. Philip Pullman
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