Author: Naomi Bates
Intellectual Freedom in Our Country Post-Election
With things being said, written, and shared that fall under the First Amendment and intellectual freedom post-election, intent and context are crucial.
Challenged Books are a Reflection of Our Society and Culture
In a nation where there exists chaos and fear, the library is the one place that is neutral, needed, and appreciated.
Diversity and the Teen Reader
Diversity is definitely something that should be put into the public eye for awareness, but equally important is that teens and readers of young adult literature know the abundance of books there are with diverse themes and characters. Well-written books about diversity are out there, waiting to be devoured, but where does one begin to find books that fit this category?
Memes and Gifs and Fair Use, Oh My!
As librarians, we need to take a queue from social culture and use it to advance our profession by looking at what attracts people in today’s world and creating that attraction focusing on libraries. The way we share information is continuously changing. Think about how information was exchanged ten years ago….emails, online searches, Youtube. These are all still relevant sources but the way we receive information has changed, and it’s all done within the parameters of fair use by using small clips or images and transforming them into a completely new product.
Collection Development or Self-Censorship?
By: Naomi Bates It has happened to me in the library…coming in fresh from another library or just being a new librarian, you may experience the same thing I have. […]
LGBT Books for Young Adults
Lesbian. Gay. Bi-sexual. Transsexual. Queer. If there is one topic of contention in the United States, it has been the topic of homosexuality. There are even opinions if the letter Q should be added or deleted from the acronym LGBT(Q). This topic, especially in young adult literature, has evolved with the times. LGBT is becoming more mainstream, and with this advancement more young adult books are being published that not only are thematically about LGBT content, but many novels have characters that are gay, even if the premise of the book isn’t about the topic.
Correctly Using Online Images in Digital Projects
Google…it’s a well-loved and well-used search site. While people around the world use Google to locate images, they may not know about the copyright issues accompanying those images. Here is information you may want to know before you use another image from a Google search: Just because it’s on Google, doesn’t mean it can be used for everything
Infographic: Intellectual Freedom and School Libraries
by Naomi Bates School libraries today aren’t just places for study. They have evolved into a place of creativity, expression, and curiosity. Intellectual freedom is part of a library landscape and […]