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Old 09-30-2011, 10:21 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by avariel View Post
Libraries are locally ran and it isn't the business of anyone outside of that library's district is how I see it. Let the local people decide what should or should not be added to their book collection without some crazy group deciding it is their right to butt in.
My understanding of the politics of it is that the ALA gets involved when the local librarian wants backup (usually on the side of not removing a book). As a professional organization, it's in their interest to provide support to members when possible.

In principle, I do think these things should be left to local standards. If I pay taxes for my public library, I have a stake in how it's run.
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