A Study of Community Censorship Pressures on Canadian Public Libraries.

Schrader, Alvin M.

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ERIC Number: EJ443378

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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A Study of Community Censorship Pressures on Canadian Public Libraries.

Schrader, Alvin M.

Canadian Library Journal, v49 n1 p29-38 Feb 1992

Describes a 1988 survey of Canadian public libraries that was conducted to investigate intellectual freedom and censorship pressures and practices. Relevant institutional policies are examined, age restrictions are discussed, collection challenges are described, the libraries' responses to such pressures are studied, and further research is suggested. (12 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Censorship, Community Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Freedom, Library Materials, Library Policy, Library Surveys, Public Libraries, Research Needs, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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