Answered By: Diane Schrecker
Last Updated: Apr 26, 2024     Views: 29

What is a challenged book?

"A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. Due to the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens, most challenges are unsuccessful and most materials are retained in the school curriculum or library collection." -- ALA Banned & Challenged Books

 

Welcome to the IRC

Welcome to the IRC


Diane Schrecker, MLIS, M.Ed.

​Curriculum & Instruction Librarian
Head of the Instructional Resource Center
Email:  dschreck@ashland.edu
Office: 302 Archer Library

 

Instructional Resource Center
Archer Library 2nd Floor
IRC Phone: 419-289-5406
IRC Email:  irc-aulib@ashland.edu

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