I don't think eliminating Newsweek would be the best avenue to go with this
situation. Instead, I would review the Limbaugh Letter and check the pricing to
see if it were possible to purchase a subscription---or if I had online databases,
refer the patron to the materials online. By looking into the resource requested
and checking to see what other items might be available to provide a "balanced
review" of current events, this shows the patron that you are willing to work with
him AND provide others with the existing materials found in Newsweek.
One of the most unique and interesting aspects of being a librarian is offering
"balance" to the collection. I believe magazines and newspapers are being
reviewed heavily by many individuals (although many would like all of "the
others"--whatever side that happens to be-- to be eliminated if they don't share
their viewpoints), so if we can provide both sides of the subject (current events,
popular culture, etc.) then we can serve everyone equally.
Hope you can find a compromise.
~Shonda
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
US / Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco@fwcds.org
>>> Jan Buchholz <jbuchhol@ESU6.ORG> 10/03/05 9:37 AM >>>
We have had a patron fill out our request form for material objection.
He wants us to drop Newsweek because of the incident at Gitmo. He wants
Rush Limbaugh Letter as a replacement. This is the first time I have
ever had a patron object to a resource in our media center. Can any of
you give me some valid arguments for keeping Newsweek as well as how to
handle the request for Limbaugh Letter to be placed in the media center.
Jan Buchholz
Media Specialist
Pawnee City Schools
729 E St.
Pawnee City, NE 68420
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