CLN: Libraries exist for intellectual liberty
I am deeply concerned about the actions of the Community Library Network Board, which have included wasting funds and laying off essential employees. In my hometown of Post Falls, liberty was once cherished, but now it seems different.
Libraries exist to foster intellectual liberty and provide access to diverse resources, including non-traditional materials like films, games and telescopes. The primary goal of the library is to ensure value provided to all users. Not all materials will align with your specific tastes, nor should they. If something doesn’t circulate, the library won’t buy similar items again. Plass’s demand for increased surveillance suggests a concerning shift toward censorship. The library board shouldn’t limit knowledge access or use scare tactics to restrict learning. Diverse idea exploration is a crucial part of democracy.
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