<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Hi all,</span></p><div>For March Tuesday Topic, provided to you by the Intellectual Freedom Committee, we share with you the following regarding Displays and Intellectual Freedom: <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/intellectual-freedom-resources" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:blue">https://www.olaweb.org/intellectual-freedom-resources</a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_heading=h.30j0zll"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Welcome to Tuesday
Topics, a monthly series covering topics with intellectual freedom implications
for libraries of all types. Each message is prepared by a member of OLA's
Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) or a guest writer. Questions can be
directed to the author of the topic or to the IFC.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Library Displays and Intellectual Freedom</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">One of the best ways that libraries can help serve our
patrons and expose our communities to a wide variety of information and
resources is through the use of library displays. As shared in an </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/programsdisplays"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ALA interpretation of
the Library Bill of Rights</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, “</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Library displays increase awareness of programs, resources, and
services…d</span><span style="background:rgb(254,254,254)">isplays utilize library
worker expertise for community interests, collections, services, facilities,
and providing access to information and information resources. They introduce
users and potential users to library resources and the library’s role as a
facilitator of information access</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">.”</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Creating awareness of the library collection
can create an exposure to new ideas, which can result in an increase in
intellectual freedom discussions with library users, some of which may end in
formal materials challenges. This Tuesday Topic addresses some of the most
frequently asked questions when it comes to library displays and intellectual
freedom. A reminder – none of the content within this publication is considered
legal advice. Should you need legal advice on these matters, we recommend you
contact a practicing attorney. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Intention Matters: What is the
Purpose of the Display?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">As shared by </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://definitions.uslegal.com/m/merchandise-displays/"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">uslegal.com</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, the purpose and
role of a traditional store display is to create special presentations of a
store’s product for the purpose of enticing the public to buy. Basic principles
should be applied such as awareness of customer demographics, layout and
cleanliness of the display, access to materials, and selling to the correct
audience.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">As library staff create their displays, it is important to
keep the intention of the display at the forefront of the decision-making
process. Some examples of intention include goals such as to enhance the user
experience, increase circulation of the collection, promote the library
collection, raise awareness of library materials/services/programs, etc. The
articulated goals will then guide the development of library guidelines for
displays to achieve these goals. Examples of guidelines include placement of
displays in the building or community, how long items will stay on display, and
what types of materials make for an ideal display. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Intentionality also comes into play when taking materials
off of display. For example, if the reason a title is removed from the display
is due to the title not “selling” to the public and has stayed on the display
longer than expected, it would fit your display goal of increasing circulation
to replace that title with something else, or to possibly move that item to
another display in the building for better demographic appeal. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">However, if the intention of removing a title from display
is to reduce access to that title, and it is being removed due to controversy
of the title or concern over the contents of the material, this would be a
concern over equal access to materials. As stated in </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/diversecollections"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ALA </span></a><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/diversecollections"><span style="color:blue">Diverse Collections: An Interpretation of the Library Bill
of Rights</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, </span><span style="background:rgb(254,254,254)">access to diverse titles
applies equally to deselecting or removing materials from display</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">: </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">“</span><span style="background:rgb(254,254,254)">Refusing to select resources due to potential controversy is
considered censorship, as is withdrawing resources for that reason.” </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background:rgb(254,254,254)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">What about access to mature content
for minors?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">According to <a href="https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_167.080"><span style="color:blue">ORS
167.080 “Displaying obscene materials to minors</span></a><a href="https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_167.080"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:none">,”</span></a> the law protects minors
from the display of obscene materials. The law states:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">A person commits the
crime of displaying obscene materials to minors if, being the owner, operator,
or manager of a business or acting in a managerial capacity, the person
knowingly or recklessly <b><u>permits a
minor who is not accompanied by the parent</u></b> of the minor to enter or
remain on the premises, if in that part of the premises where the minor is so
permitted to be, there is visibly displayed:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">(a) </span></b><span lang="EN">Any picture, photograph,
drawing, sculpture, or other visual representation or image of a person or
portion of the human body that depicts nudity, sexual conduct, sexual
excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse; <b>or</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">(b) </span></b><span lang="EN">Any book, magazine,
paperback, pamphlet, or other written or printed matter, however reproduced,
that reveals a person or portion of the human body that depicts nudity, sexual
conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse [emphasis added].</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Further, <a href="https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_167.060"><span style="color:blue">ORS
167.060</span></a> defines “Displays publicly” to mean “the exposing, placing,
posting, exhibiting, or in any fashion displaying in any location, whether
public or private, an item in such a manner that it may be readily seen and its
content or character distinguished by normal unaided vision viewing it from a
public thoroughfare, depot or vehicle.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Within a library setting, it is best practice
to have in place a policy against unaccompanied minors for the purpose of
complying with ORS 167.080, assuming mature content may be on display in public
spaces. It is also recommended to review the additional definitions available
in ORS 167.060 for application to library displays. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">How do display challenges infringe on
access to materials and intellectual freedom?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">As provided by Freedom For All, <a href="https://freeforallny.org/what-you-need-to-know/book-display-challenges/"><i><span style="color:blue">What You Need to
Know: Book Display Challenges</span></i></a><i>:</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">“<span style="color:black">Censorship</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">By
having an individual or group request the removal or restriction of certain
books from a display, these individuals seek to control what others can access
and read, limiting the free flow of ideas and information for all.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Suppression
of Diverse Perspectives</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Book
display challenges often arise from a disagreement with the ideas or themes
presented in the books. By removing these books from display in our libraries,
challengers aim to limit exposure to diverse perspectives and stifle the
opportunity for individuals to engage with differing viewpoints and lived
experiences.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Denial
of Individual Choice</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Intellectual
freedom includes the right of individuals to choose what they read and engage
with. Book display challenges infringe upon this right by seeking to dictate
what materials should be available, potentially depriving individuals of the
opportunity to make their own decisions about what they find valuable or
meaningful.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Access
to Information</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Book
display challenges jeopardize access to information by limiting the visibility
and availability of diverse perspectives. When books are removed or hidden from
public view due to censorship, individuals are denied the opportunity to engage
with a wide range of ideas, hindering their ability to make informed decisions
and impeding intellectual growth.</span><span lang="EN">”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Should my library have a display
policy?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">The simple answer is yes. Policies about
library displays help staff make consistent decisions and are helpful to point
to when patrons are upset or have questions. These policies from Belgrade
Community Library in Montana and Holbrook Public Library in Massachusetts have
some excellent points to consider when evaluating or creating your library's
policy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Sample 1: <a href="https://www.belgrademt.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/1041?fileID=1699">Belgrade Community Library</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Sample 2: <a href="https://holbrookpubliclibrary.org/sites/holbrookpubliclibrary.org/files/attachments/Display%20Policy%20Draft.pdf">Holbrook Public Library</a></span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Scenarios: Displays and Intellectual Freedom Challenges</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">To help with understanding the intricacies of display
challenges, here are three scenarios to work through.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Scenario 1</span></u><span lang="EN" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">: A patron comes to you concerned over a
display in the lobby. The lobby display theme is self-help, and the book is
titled <i>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a
F*ck</i>. This display is within the walking pattern to the kids section and is
facing the kids collection. The patron would like the title moved to a display
in the adult area, not on the walking path of kids to get to their area.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Displays are a merchandising tool
to “sell” a product, meaning libraries can set guidelines on how to best sell
that product to the right audience. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Per <a href="https://definitions.uslegal.com/m/merchandise-displays/"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">uslegal.com</span></a>:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Merchandising displays are special
presentations of a store’s product used to attract and entice to buy</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Seek to promote product sales by
coordinating marketing, advertising, and sales strategies</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Per the <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/programsdisplays"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ALA interpretation of
the Library Bill of Rights</span></a> about programs and displays:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Library displays “introduce users
and potential users to library resources”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Library displays increase
awareness of programs, resources, and services</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><i><span lang="EN">Libraries can</span></i><span lang="EN"> set time place and manner
restrictions appropriate to the purpose of the organization or service</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">–<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><i><span lang="EN">Libraries can</span></i><span lang="EN"> set library guidelines as to the
purpose, collection, topic, and locations of displays</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Per ORS 167.080, the library
should have in place a policy against unaccompanied minors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Therefore, if the library feels as
though this title is not being merchandised to the correct audience (ex: adult
book facing the kids collection), they can certainly try the book in another
display in the library. However, if the reason for removing the title is due to
concern over controversy of the title and its placement does fit the display
goals and does not violate ORS 167.080, best practice would be to keep the
title on display.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a name="_heading=h.1fob9te"></a><u><span lang="EN">Scenario 2</span></u><span lang="EN">: A patron comes to you concerned over a display in the lobby. The
display is a PRIDE display, and the patron is requesting to have the entire
display removed because it does not fit their world view.<u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">A reminder – censorship includes
making decisions that would <i>reduce </i>access
to materials that were previously unrestricted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">In this scenario, if the entire
display were to be removed for concern over the entire display theme, this
would be a judgment on the content and would be considered censorship.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">What’s the difference? In the
first scenario, we would be moving the title to <i>improve </i>discovery of the material and to appropriately “sell” to
the intended audience. In this scenario, we would be removing the display to <i>reduce </i>discovery of the material. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u><span lang="EN">Scenario 3</span></u><span lang="EN">: A
patron has raised a concern about the library’s PRIDE display. They stated that
the library is being political in their choice of display topic and are asking
the library to ‘balance the perspective’ by also having a ‘Christian romance’
display alongside the PRIDE display. What is your response?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Per the <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/programsdisplays"><span style="color:blue;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ALA interpretation of
the Library Bill of Rights</span></a> regarding programs and displays, it is
the library’s best practice to have an approved display policy or guideline
that explains the criteria staff use for choosing display and program topics.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">The policy should include a
section regarding support for intellectual freedom and anti-discrimination
statements.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Criteria for displays should be
objective and, in this instance, may include a condition that display materials
are timely, support current events, and support the reading interests of the
community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">With these criteria in place, the
library can easily point the patron to these standards and explain that PRIDE
is a specific event in June that will be supported due to the currency of the
event, interest in the community, and support of the library’s mission to
uphold anti-discrimination laws. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">For those reasons, the PRIDE
display should remain.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">As stated by <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/diversecollections"><span style="color:blue">ALA Interpretations of the Bill of Rights – Diverse
Collections</span></a>, “<span style="background:rgb(254,254,254)">A well-balanced
collection does not require a one-to-one equivalence for each viewpoint but
should strive for equity in content and ideas that takes both structural
inequalities and the availability of timely, accurate materials into account. A
diverse collection should contain a variety of works chosen pursuant to the
library’s selection policy and subject to periodic review.”</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Should there be enough interest in
the community based on metrics such as circulation data and patron purchase
suggestions, the request for a Christian romance display may be considered in
the future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">The library can also point the patron
to the ALA Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights for these additional
resources: <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/politics"><span style="color:blue">Politics in American Libraries</span></a> and <a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/EDI"><span style="color:blue">Equity, Diversity, Inclusion</span></a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Conclusion</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Displays can be challenging in understanding
the impacts on intellectual freedom and access to materials. One of the best ways
to understand how to manage displays and any potential conflicts is to return
to why the library decided to create the display and to determine if the
display is meeting the intended goals. As mentioned above, “book display
challenges jeopardize access to information by limiting the visibility and
availability of diverse perspectives.” It is okay to move materials off display
or to another display unit in the library if that move will help increase
access to that title and fulfill the original goal. However, if the reason for
removing materials from display is to reduce access and is a content-based
decision to avoid controversy, the library may be at risk of infringing on the
rights of their users.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Additional Resources</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces"><span style="color:rgb(11,87,208);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces</span></a><u></u></span></p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Chair - <a href="mailto:ifc.chair@olaweb.org" target="_blank">ifc.chair@olaweb.org</a><div>Intellectual Freedom Committee <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/if-home" target="_blank">https://www.olaweb.org/if-home</a></div><div>Oregon Library Association <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/" target="_blank">https://www.olaweb.org/</a></div></div></div></div>