Document Type
Article
Publication Title
The Southeastern Librarian
Abstract
Over the last several years libraries in the United States have dealt with an increasing number of book challenges and calls for censorship of materials. The challenges and calls for censorship are no longer only from library patrons, but now include national organizations and even local and state legislators. Some of these actions have moved to criminalize librarians and curtail first amendment rights. Due to this new climate, it is important to examine the effect these culture wars have on library collection development decisions. This quantitative study seeks to answer that question with a nationwide survey of library professionals.
First Page
43
Last Page
57
DOI
https://doi.org/10.62915/0038-3686.2126
Publication Date
Spring 4-24-2025
Recommended Citation
Stein, Zachary G. and Reno, Lindsey M. (2025) "Politics and Collection Development: Behaviors in Library Collecting Based on Political Climates," The Southeastern Librarian: Vol. 73: Iss. 1, Article 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62915/0038-3686.2126 Available at: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/seln/vol73/iss1/8