[OPLINLIST] Recording available to view---Critical Conversations: What to Know About Intellectual Freedom, Book Challenges, and Libraries

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

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[Text  Description automatically generated]The State Library of Ohio and Ohionet hosted <https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/critical-conversations/> What to Know About Intellectual Freedom, Book Challenges, and Libraries<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/critical-conversations/#IntellectualFreedom> on April 18.  The virtual event garnered a huge response with about 200 tuning in live! A recording of the event is now available to view on the State Library of Ohio’s YouTube page.<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2CtEhxhUXE> 

The program is in two parts. First, the speakers from American Library Association’s (ALA) Office of Intellectual Freedom gave a presentation on the current climate of book challenges and intellectual freedom and how libraries can be prepared.  In the second part of the program, the panel engages in a dialog with Library Consultant Erin Kelsey from the State Library of Ohio to dig deeper into the subject and answer questions submitted before and during the event.

In an effort to create a supportive learning experience for participants, we have curated a resources webpage<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/critical-conversations/#IntellectualFreedom> with helpful articles on intellectual freedom and libraries. To foster continued growth and learning, the Library Leadership Ohio planning committee introduced the “Be the Change” leadership workshop series. Visit libraryleadershipohio.org<https://libraryleadershipohio.org/about/be-the-change-series/> for more information and to register for upcoming events.  For more continuing education resources, check our Statewide Shared CE Calendar<https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/9129823>,  Continuing Education Roundup<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/ce-roundup-ohio-library-staff/> and Webjunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> for a variety of articles and webinars on hot topics and core competencies for library staff of all types. 

If you have trouble accessing the video or have ideas for future Critical Conversations topics, email Erin Kelsey, library consultant at the State Library of Ohio at ekelsey at library.ohio.gov<mailto:ekelsey at library.ohio.gov>.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
Pronouns: she, her, hers
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
library.ohio.gov<http://library.ohio.gov/>

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