Author: Martin Garnar
keep the home fires burning
In the spring of 1998, I was the circulation supervisor at my library and in my first year of library school. My academic advisor and fellow student (the fabulous Ann […]
who can afford access to knowledge?
Last night I met with a class of four non-traditional students who are preparing for their capstone research projects. After a general discussion, I used each of the students’ topics […]
education of a wordsmith
When I first joined the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee as an intern in the fall of 2003, I wanted to make a good impression and show that I was eager […]
time for your annual check-up?
Tuesdays are my regular late night at the reference desk, which means that Tuesday morning are my weekly chance to run daytime errands, work in the yard, or schedule appointments […]
where were you when you first heard about banned books?
Hi folks. I’m Martin Garnar, current chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee and this week’s guest blogger for the OIF blog. I’ll be sharing my thoughts on a range of […]
Statement by IFC Chair Martin Garnar on attacks against GLSEN, Kevin Jennings
The American Library Association (ALA) supports intellectual freedom and opposes censorship in any form, including the suppression of information that some may find controversial or objectionable. Libraries and librarians give […]