MLA/DLACon2024

Censorship is fueled by the desire of historically dominant social forces to reassert power over marginalized populations. As book challenges are on the upswing in the region — it is essential to understand both root causes and strategic responses to the growing reactionary movement attempting to seize control of our libraries and, ultimately, silence diverse voices. In this session, you will hear from an experienced public library CEO, a community-minded librarian, and an intellectual freedom scholar as they share the context for this culture war, emerging research, and practical strategies for protecting collections, library workers, and our communities.