The New Inquisition: Understanding and

How can you become an effective advocate for intellectual freedom and patron privacy while maintaining a positive relationship with diverse elements of your community? Drawing on his experience as library director, this author advocates assuming a proactive role in every library function, from collection building to community outreach. This approach helps you understand the people who challenge library materials--as individuals and as members of various groups--turning enemies into allies and building an intellectual, freedom-friendly community. You'll learn what materials get challenged and why and how you can effectively respond to challenges while meeting diverse community needs. Here are stories from the frontlines, practical guidelines on policies and procedures as well as common-sense tips on how to maintain your cool while dealing with specific groups or individuals--all presented with common sense and humor. If you have been struggling with challenges and wonder how you can uphold your ideals while dealing with harsh realities, this is the book you have been waiting for.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: The Blue Line	p. xi
The Need for and Purpose of This Book	p. xiii
Scope and Audience	p. xiii
Background: A Historical Perspective	p. 1
History of Censorship: The Burning of Books	p. 1
Definitions	p. 3
The Constitution and the First Amendment: Foundations of Intellectual Freedom	p. 5
The Library Bill of Rights	p. 15
But What about the Children?	p. 19
Obscenity	p. 20
Religion and Libraries	p. 27
Big 16	p. 28
Madonna	p. 30
Focus on the Family	p. 34
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints	p. 44
The Difference between FOF and the Mormons	p. 49
Reading with the Enemy	p. 50
Generations	p. 57
Types and Life Cycles	p. 59
Public Education: A Profile	p. 61
Focus on the Family: Redefining the Mission	p. 65
Anything Goes?	p. 67
Responding to Challenges	p. 71
Who Are They?	p. 71
The Initial Response	p. 74
The Written Responses: Letters	p. 80
When the Issue Doesn't Die	p. 84
Beyond the Basics: Taking It to the Street	p. 89
The Pyramid Model	p. 89
Geographic Information Systems	p. 94
Becoming a Player	p. 95
The Rubber Chicken Circuit	p. 99
Public Speaking and Writing	p. 99
Using Your Reputation	p. 100
Newspaper Columns	p. 101
Other Media	p. 103
Politics	p. 104
Professional Activity	p. 107
Conclusion: The Fourth Turning?	p. 109
Kid Stuff	p. 109
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag...	p. 109
Tancredo and Immigration	p. 113
There Is Always a New, a Next Inquisition	p. 115
Appendix	p. 117
Letters	p. 117
Columns	p. 144
References and Resources	p. 149
Reference List	p. 149
Intellectual Freedom Resources	p. 150
Index	p. 153
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