[Publib] RE: Labeling "sensitive" materials

[BookBitch]

There's a great blog entry addressed to a patron dealing with a challenge to another children's book, but the post is very thoughtful and thorough, I thought:

http://jaslarue.blogspot.com/2008/07/uncle-bobbys-wedding.html

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> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Dickman,
> Corinne [CDickman at washoecounty.us]
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:20 PM
> To: publib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Publib] Labeling "sensitive" materials
> 
> We have recently received a challenge from the mom of a 4
> year-old child who regularly visits one of our suburban
> branches.  This mom typically takes stacks of picture books
> home and she began reading Too Far Away to Touch by L.
> Newman before she realized the book dealt with aids and
> death.  It is a beautiful book, received great reviews when
> it was published 12 years ago and has a clear and adequate
> description of the plot line on the inside cover.  She says
> her child was very upset by the book and now she is
> requesting that the library label all books with
> “sensitive” topics or move them to one special area.
> 
> We are wondering if other libraries have faced this
> challenge and how you responded to it.  We have gathered the
> ALA information on the ethics of labeling and are looking
> for practical example of best practices.  Thanks for your
> help.
> 
> Brenda Baxter
> 
> Youth Services, Outreach, Literacy
> 
> Interim Collection Development
> 
> 775-327-8346
> 
> Corinne
> 
> Corinne Dickman, MSLS
> 
> Manager, Spanish Springs Library
> 
> 7100A Pyramid Highway
> 
> Sparks, NV 89436
> 
> 775-424-1844
> 
> fax 775-424-1840
> 
> www.washoe.lib.nv.us
> 
> 
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