"A YALSA publication." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Intellectual freedom and young adult librarianship : an overview -- Before a challenge occurs: how to prepare yourself and your staff / Kristin Fletcher-Spear -- What to do when a challenge happens to you / Kelly Tyler -- Intellectual freedom : programming and marketing / Karen Jensen -- Access in the digital world / Linda Braun -- Appendix A. Most challenged YA books, 2006-2011 -- Appendix B. The value of young adult literature -- Appendix C. YALSA's competencies for librarians serving youth : young adults deserve the best -- Appendix D. Current research related to young adult services, 2006-2009 : a supplement compiled by the YALSA Research Committee -- Appendix E. American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.
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