OLA Intellectual Freedom Staff Training Resources
Staff training resources for school library staff
This page includes webinars, roll playing scenarios, and other intellectual freedom resources for library staff.
Role playing scenarios and training tips
- Book Challenges Role Play (google slides)From OLA IFC member Miranda Doyle - scenarios for school library staff to practice difficult conversations. Includes resources for preparing for and responding to challenges.
- "Book Challenge Role Play" for Training Library StaffPages 26 and 27 of Interchange (Winter 2018), the Journal of the Oregon Association of School Libraries, by Miranda Doyle.
Webinar: Angry and Alarmed, Embracing the Concerned Parent (1 hour)
From ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom. Acclaimed writers, educators, and librarians, Pat Scales and James LaRue will talk about those difficult conversations with parents who are concerned, upset, and trying to protect their children. They will share insights to guide the response from defensive to embracing, empathetic, and educational. 2017.
- FERPA 101 For Educational Agencies (K-12)49 minute webinar from the Department of Education. This webinar is intended to be an introduction to FERPA and is targeted at staff from local educational agencies. 2011.
School Library Intellectual Freedom Resources
Books
Adams, H. R. (2013). Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library. ABC-CLIO.
Fletcher-Spear, K., & Tyler, K. (2014). Intellectual Freedom for Teens: A Practical Guide for Young Adult & School Librarians. American Library Association.
Scales, P. R. (2015). Books Under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children's Books. ALA Editions.
Scales, P. R. (2015). Scales on Censorship: Real Life Lessons from School Library Journal. Rowman & Littlefield.
Contact us!
Do you know of resources which should be added to this guide? Contact the OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee at www.olaweb.org/
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