Friday, May 29, 2009
Blog #2 Week of May 27th
Alright here we go. This is the stuff that really blurs the intellectual freedom line. Above is a article about a student displaying a sign reading, "Bong hits 4 Jesus". I was unsure of what to react to first, the students right to make and advertise that sign or how offensive the sign is. My first instinct was that the student should be able to express himself without judgement or censorship. Then I considered having small children and them asking me to explain the sign.
On a lighter note, maybe it is not offensive to everyone. Who knows?
As librarians what do we do? We have to do what to morally correct for the general public. In this situation, what is that?
Come on people, let me hear you!
On a lighter note, maybe it is not offensive to everyone. Who knows?
As librarians what do we do? We have to do what to morally correct for the general public. In this situation, what is that?
Come on people, let me hear you!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Blog #1 - Week of May 20th
What an interesting way to start a semester. I am going to love the conversations this class provokes. First, I had not thought about our social responsibilities, nay, obligations that accompany being a librarian (or whatever title you like best). The Code of Ethics put forth by the ALA is one that I am happy to work under.
In our textbook readings there are many elements that I have taken for granted. For example, The Essential Preparation chapter by Beverley Becker. I had only assumed that every library would have written policies and procedures. And that they have been in place without revision for years. That is completely inaccurate, obviously. The materials and content change so much in this industry that our policies should be expanded to include every scenario.
I think that what I learn in this class, I will be able to take with me into every other class. I look forward to reading your blogs and responses.
It is still shocking to me that a list of banned books still exists.
On a side note, I read “Little Brother” this week and have a lot to say. I would love to hear what anyone else thinks. I don’t want to get into it all now but I disagree with some elements of what the book is saying. Being an Army wife might make me bias as I harbor underlying motives. Let’s discuss…
In our textbook readings there are many elements that I have taken for granted. For example, The Essential Preparation chapter by Beverley Becker. I had only assumed that every library would have written policies and procedures. And that they have been in place without revision for years. That is completely inaccurate, obviously. The materials and content change so much in this industry that our policies should be expanded to include every scenario.
I think that what I learn in this class, I will be able to take with me into every other class. I look forward to reading your blogs and responses.
It is still shocking to me that a list of banned books still exists.
On a side note, I read “Little Brother” this week and have a lot to say. I would love to hear what anyone else thinks. I don’t want to get into it all now but I disagree with some elements of what the book is saying. Being an Army wife might make me bias as I harbor underlying motives. Let’s discuss…
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