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Choice or censorship?. Collection development in special character schools. Presented by Lois Huston and Kaaren Hirst, July 2011. Who are we?. Kaaren Hirst – 20 years in school libraries, 6 years in a special character school. Previous experience in university and special libraries.
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Choice or censorship? Collection development in special character schools. Presented by Lois Huston and Kaaren Hirst, July 2011.
Who are we? • Kaaren Hirst – 20 years in school libraries, 6 years in a special character school. Previous experience in university and special libraries. • Lois Huston – 15 years in school libraries, entirely in special character schools. Previous experience in public, university and private libraries.
Commitment • Employment in a Special character school • Commitment • Legal responsibilities • Induction • What do you think?
Community • Parents • Students • School staff • Board of Trustees, and other Boards • Religious Leaders • Others
Collection Development • Policies • Judgement • - Audience • - Curriculum • Challenged materials
Choice or censorship • Da Vinci code • Challenged materials • Restricted access • Parental permission
Conscious choice – it’s a personal thing • We read for these reasons • Personal values
Christian Booksellers Association of NZ - www.cba.net.nz Church of Christ Bookshop – http://books.ccnz.org.nz Manna Bookshops – www.manna.co.nz Koorong Christian Books – www.koorong.com.au Also regular bookshops can speciality order Online booksellers like Wheelers or The Book Depository Parental Input Church connections Resources