Banned Books Week

Many of us take for granted that libraries and bookstores offer any book that we might need or want to read. Yet, the history of this country includes many cases where communities, government agencies, or others seek to ban books. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom monitors challenges to books and prepares an annual report with its findings. Susan Boland has included information from this year’s report, including a list of the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2016, on our library video display. She’s set out court decisions about some challenges on the display table. Please take a look, and let’s all work together to preserve accessto diverse points of view and open access to information for all of us.

Library &Lexis Lunch & Learn

Next week’s session is about statutory surveys; please join Susan Boland and Ashley Russell on Wednesday, October 4^th, from 12:15 – 1:15 in Room 302. Lunch and Lexis points will be provided; advance registration is necessary.

Additional Upcoming Research Sessions

• Thursday, October 5^th
  • Professor Smith’s Section 1
    • Statutes with Susan Boland
    • 1:30 – 2:55 P.M. in Room 100A
  • Professor Bradley’s Section 5
    • Terms & Connectors Searching with Shannon Kemen
    • 1:30 – 2:55 P.M. in Room 302
• Friday, October 6^th
  • Professor Smith’s Section 4
    • Statutes with Susan Boland
    • 10:40 A.M. – 12:05 P.M. in Room 100A
  • Professor Bradley’s Section 2
    • Terms & Connectors Searching with Shannon Kemen
    • 10:40 A.M. – 12:05 P.M. in Room 302