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Jennifer and Doug's points are well-made. As a Christian, I personally may not appreciate or agree with Pullman's philosophy, but I will uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and continue to have the books on my shelves and defend any challenge to them just as I will for any of the books on our shelves. Ours is a public high school. While most of our student population is Christian, not all are, and I want to serve the needs of all our students. The books have not been popular up to now though last year I purchased new copies that were visually attractive; it will be interesting to see if the controversy over the movie changes that. Vicki nelsonvl@ector-county.k12.tx.us Vicki Nelson Librarian Odessa High School Ector County ISD >>> Jennifer Davidson <jdavidson@SOLOMON393.K12.KS.US> 10/31/2007 9:41 AM >>> 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------