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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
I don't think the library is required to keep them at all... libraries have to get rid of some older books, and removing offensive content is just as valid as removing boring/no longer scientifically accurate content.
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I'm not sure I agree there. A lot of people find Ayn Rand offensive. Do we remove her? How about Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, etc.
Also, as has been pointed out in other posts, some people might be interested in these books as research for historical racial views.
I certainly don't want these books in the children's section, but retaining them in the adult section seems reasonable. I also don't like the idea of having to get special permission from library personnel to view a book. I just don't want to explain to someone, "I'm really not a racist, but I need this book for a term paper I'm writing."