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most cases, school administrators and librarians gave their willing and
sometimes enthusiastic support in supplying the information requested
for this report. Often beset by special interest appeals to ban books
from libraries and curricula, these individuals merit the thanks and
appreciation of students and citizens who oppose censorship. However,
it must be stated that in a few cases strong resentment to the survey
and information request was expressed. One superintendent said that he
regarded the project as an "abuse" of the Texas Public Information Act.
The following volunteers gave of their time and expertise (in alphabetical order):
- Marilyn Anderson - Data input and synopses
- Annette Berksan -- website
graphics and design
- Denise Brady - Synopses and legal
- Deb Calderon (ACLU Administrative Asst.) - Mail and faxes
- Laurel Redford - Synopses
- David Smith - Webmaster, Data management
Report compiled and written by S. L. Leffingwell.
The
Texas Library Association offers a model policy for dealing with book
challenges, which can be found in the TLA Intellectual Freedom Manual.
In addition, library book selection criteria guidance can be found in
the manual in several sections.
William C. Harrell
Executive Director, ACLU of Texas
PO Box 3629
Austin, TX 78764
(512) 441-0077
(512) 441-3195 Fax
info@aclutx.org
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