Many libraries use spine labels to help customers find items. However, some of these labels may invoke unnecessary harm. Labels may increase visibility and inclusion, but they can just as often infringe on privacy and create division.
Join the ILA Intellectual Freedom Committee and guest Jayne Walters, Director of Education for Indy Pride, to discuss the potential pitfalls of adding labels to materials with LGBTQIA themes.
As conversations about which books belong in libraries become increasingly heated, this webinar will empower library staff to engage in difficult discussions, defend all patrons’ freedom to read, and allow patrons to explore books freely at the library.
All ILA Noon Network webinars are free and recordings will be made available shortly after webinars. Registration for all live webinars is limited to Illinois libraries. Others may view the recordings when they are available.
For more information including speaker bio, visit the ILA event page.
Questions? Contact:
Tamara Jenkins, ILA Communications and Engagement Manager
tjenkins@ila.org