Greetings! This is a reminder about the December Monthly Library Law Spotlight Webinar this Friday, 12/17/2021 10am - 11:30 am Libraries and schools in Michigan and across the country are being targeted by groups challenging books and materials that discuss subjects as diverse as "Teen Legal Rights," and "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl." Many challenged titles are ones involving LBGTQ+ themes. This session will discuss intellectual freedom in libraries, and how libraries can prepare for a materials challenge. Deborah Caldwell Stone, Director of the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom will be presenting. Please join us! Register at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event... The session will be recorded. Also, below are two information sheets available from LM on handling book challenges as well as some basic background on First Amendment issues. Book Challenges, Censorship, & Michigan Public Libraries<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Book_Challenges_Censorship__Michigan_Public_Libraries_742861_7.pdf> Handling Material Reconsideration, Book Challenges and Censorship, a Checklist<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Handling_Materials_Reconsideration_Challenges_and_Censorship_a_Checklist_742860_7.pdf> We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C174a7e07f4ba47be4b4908d97d0766e2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637678293000709329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2B6mSB%2BmboX80nXnIZ%2BH7ykHvrzCeiuAEBicH8Snto%2BA%3D&reserved=0>