Texas Library Workers on Censorship in the State: Implications for Practice for LGBTQIA+ Collections
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| Title: | Texas Library Workers on Censorship in the State: Implications for Practice for LGBTQIA+ Collections |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Josh Salmans, Shelby Hebert, Erin Burns |
| Source: | College & Research Libraries. 2025 86(5):777-796. |
| Availability: | Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Library Personnel, Library Materials, Censorship, LGBTQ People, Library Policy, Social Bias, Civil Rights, Access to Information, Individual Characteristics, Libraries |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| DOI: | 10.5860/crl.86.5.777 |
| ISSN: | 0010-0870 2150-6701 |
| Abstract: | Censorship efforts, especially when geared to fight against censorship of materials for minority sexuality and gender identities, are often hindered by social, cultural, religious, administrative, and political resistance. LGBTQIA+ collections within libraries face resistance, which can come in the form of overt or covert challenges. This study examines the experiences of Texas libraries with materials and book challenges through a survey conducted in summer 2023 to discover the policies and responses to censorship attempts. It also discusses implications for practice regarding material challenge policies and proactive approaches to intellectual freedom. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1483760 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Censorship efforts, especially when geared to fight against censorship of materials for minority sexuality and gender identities, are often hindered by social, cultural, religious, administrative, and political resistance. LGBTQIA+ collections within libraries face resistance, which can come in the form of overt or covert challenges. This study examines the experiences of Texas libraries with materials and book challenges through a survey conducted in summer 2023 to discover the policies and responses to censorship attempts. It also discusses implications for practice regarding material challenge policies and proactive approaches to intellectual freedom. |
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| ISSN: | 0010-0870 2150-6701 |
| DOI: | 10.5860/crl.86.5.777 |
