Webinar Series: Censorship and School Libraries, May/June 2023
Recordings now available for CILIP SLG members.

Following on from the success of a whole-day event last year, CILIP, CILIP SLG and the SLA are pleased to invite you to the first of three sessions to further explore some of the issues around censorship in school libraries.

With increasing numbers of school library staff reporting pressure about book stock decisions, it was felt there was a need for more input for members. The tension between the right for every child to choose what they read, and the need for us to safeguard our young people has never been a trickier balance to strike, so take this opportunity to become informed, prepared and confident.

This series of webinars is hosted by school librarian and SLG committee member Alice Leggatt, and there will be input from leaders in the sector plus a chance for Q&A.  These sessions are FREE for members of CILIP SLG and/or the SLA. 

Please note, attendance at the previous event is not a requirement to attend these sessions.

Session 1: Being legally aware  
Date: Tuesday, May 16th
Time: 5:00-6:00pm (BST)
Location: Online

Join Kristabelle Williams as she explores the legal position on this issue and the rights of the child.

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Session 2: Building your policy 
Date: Tuesday, May 23rd
Time: 5:00-6:00pm (BST)
Location: Online

Join Barbara Band and Alison Tarrant as they share guidance and best practice, including collection development policies and diversity & inclusion policies.

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Session 3: Activating your policy 
Date: Tuesday, June 6th
Time: 5:00-6:00pm (BST)
Location: Online

Join Lucas Maxwell as he shares his experiences and suggestions for best practice.  This will be followed by a chance to share and ask questions.

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Recording information

The sessions will be recorded and made available afterwards free to SLA / SLG Members.

Presenter and speaker information

Alice Leggatt was a teacher and is now a school librarian who is excited to be working towards CILIP Chartership @ADayInTheLib and @CILIPSLG

Kristabelle Williams is Learning Resource Centre Manager at Addey and Stanhope School in Deptford, south London @LibThroughThis and @addeyslibrary.

Lucas Maxwell is the librarian at Glenthorne High School in London and an advocate of using Dungeons and Dragons in the school library @lucasjmaxwell and @glenthornelrc.

Alison Tarrant is a Chartered Librarian and chief executive of the School Library Association @fictiouscat and @uksla

Barbara Band is a past president of CILIP with over 25 years experience and now works as an independent consultant and trainer @bcb567