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Diversity Within Libraries

Posted By Adele Spink, 07 September 2023
I'm very excited to be joining this group, as I think Diversity is extremely important to have within a Library. Weather this is diverse: Cultures, views, families, abilities and many more. However, one thing I found Interesting on my last Open Evening, was that one of the parents were shocked that we displayed, quote on quote 'Controversial' books such as 'The Hate You Give'. In our Library we have these displays to show that we are a diverse Library. I explained that all Libraries should have some kinds of 'Controversial' books as, they give an interesting insight on a particular topic. I just wanted to hear your thoughts on Diverse books being labeled as 'Controversial'.

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Marette Hickford says...
Posted 01 December 2023
This issue is more prescient in the USA where libraries are receiving a slew of requests to bar certain books from being displayed. I have always thought this as being wrong of any countries which claim to be democratic in how they govern communities. Being democratic, we have to respect all views, no matter how wrong and illegitimate they are seen by those who commit themselves to the ideals expected of a democracy rather than of an authoritarian state in which it is traditionally assumed that certain groups of people are rejected as having any kind of rights of all. I think for those who live in the UK are fortunate to have a library system who tries to stock a wide range of books, albeit limited by funds. I think if a book has received some kind of media notoriety then perhaps libraries can run discussion events or activities to discuss the book's content.
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