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Bowing to public pressure, Boulder PL buys children's series.

Authors :
B.G.
Source :
American Libraries. Sep91, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p695-698. 3p.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Reports that librarians at the Boulder Public Library in Colorado have modified a selection policy by adding Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Bobbsey Twins titles to the children's collection. Acquisition of Sweet Valley High and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series; News story that ran in the "Rocky Mountain News" and caused public reaction to a library policy that will not carry "racist, sexist" books; Remarks from library director Marcelee Gralapp.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
22
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10328302