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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 1d

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

We had a fantastic discussion last night on #TLSkyChat about Banned Books Week. Continue the conversation via #TLSkyChat But there is more to share so join in and Checkout the Questions and add to the discussion

#TLSky #Booktok #ALAOIF #FREADOM #RighttoRead

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Yes to all those things! YES!!

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

#SLLNPodcast Ep 57: @librarianapproved.bsky.social's Poem in Your Pocket is a school-wide event connecting her #SchoolLibrary & students to the community!

Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here: sllnpodcast.libsyn.com/057-poem-in-...

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

That is definitely fair. It is bittersweet. Turning off is not really the reality in the world. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

Also... as someone who has spent the last 10 years trying to help move #infolit instruction towards lessons that focus on how content is shared and engaged with on mobile devices, I have mixed feelings. HOWEVER, I can see the good coming from these policies already. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

📚 Thank you. We are grateful for each of you who make #TLSkyChat a space for learning, sharing, and growing. We will be back in two weeks. More at tlskychat.com

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Thank you for lifting up readers’ rights and supporting one another during Banned Books Week. Your work matters. #TLSkyChat

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

Remember, y’all… everything you ever wanted to know about #TLSkyChat can be found here: tlskychat.com

TLSkyChat | Bluesky

#TLSkyChat is a weekly educational chat held on Bluesky. It's organized by Jennifer LaGarde and Heather Turner.

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

#notsad #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

I have been hearing this from ALL OVER! #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Completely sidenote: But an unintentionaly result of the Cellphone Ban in NYS has been a huge increase in book circulation in our school libraries. #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Truth! #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Completely sidenote: But an unintentionaly result of the Cellphone Ban in NYS has been a huge increase in book circulation in our school libraries. #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

A8: 🕯️ Self-censorship is real. I rely on policy, peer review, & courage to keep fear from shaping shelves. Ground decisions in mission, not pressure. The harder part is Identifying your own purchasing biases is so important. Even unintentionally so. oif.ala.org #TLSkyChat

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The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

💛📚 Q8: What steps can we take as librarians to recognize and avoid self-censorship when selecting or recommending materials? Share A8 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Agreed relationship are key and I also have found that using your procedures when having some of those difficult conversations with parents sometimes. Building that relationship is key. #TLSkyChat

Len Bryan @lenbryan25.bsky.social · 2d

A7: #1 for me is to get out of my office and go build/strengthen relationships with the people I serve. When they know me & I know them, all aspects of the work are easier. They know that I am a competent professional, I have experience, I am reliable, honest, & I do what I say I will do.
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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

💬 #TLSkyChat A7: While the resources in thiis post could use updating, the strategies I wrote about still feel current. More and more, I feel the REAL work of navigating books challenges has to occur long before the papwerwork has been submitted.

A Proactive Approach to Book Challenges

Book challenges are on the rise. ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom, which tracks requests to remove materials from library shelves, reported in September that there had been a 60% increase in book ...

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

We definitely have been lucky that both of the policies many of the districts in NY purchase did work on separating the differences between library materials and classroom materials. #TLSkyChat

Alexa Dumas @alexadoom.bsky.social · 2d

A6: My district's CD policy is fairly standard (circ. date, MUSTIE, librarian's discretion, etc.) and looks like the removal of titles no longer serving the current user group. I add an equitable lens on my policy, ensuring that positive representation remains regardless of stats. #TLSkyChat

Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

💛📚 Q6: What do your collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How do they support intellectual freedom and equitable access? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

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Len Bryan @lenbryan25.bsky.social · 2d

Wrote a post about it. Like to reqd it? Here you go: Weeding: The Great Library Divide: Embracing Collection Maintenance with Enthusiasm | AASL Knowledge Quest share.google/HjoDlZpNZSw7...

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Weeding: The Great Library Divide: Embracing Collection Maintenance with Enthusiasm | AASL Knowledge Quest

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

A6: 📖 Clear challenge procedures protect access. 💡 I created a Book Challenges Hub with resources, templates, & talking points for librarians & admin: ocmboces.org/bookchallenge #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

💛📚 Q6: What do your collection development procedures and policies look like in practice? How do they support intellectual freedom and equitable access? Share A6 with #TLSkyChat. tlskychat.com

Q6:
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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

I feel like we would have a lot of fun weeding together :) #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

OMG don't get me started on weeding! #TLSkyChat

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

Such important work. Thank you for all you do! #TLSkyChat

Awaken Librarian @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

A4: As a director of school librarians, I didn't have a library-but I advocate via my consultant business & website. I write articles for journals. I contribute chapters to books focusing on censorship. I tell my banned story in speeches. I lead by example w/a 24/7 threat of being banned. #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

🔁 ICYMI Here again is question #4 from tonight’s #TLSkyChat!

More info about tonight’s chat can be found at tlskychat.com

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

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Heather Turner @techielibgrl.com · 2d

OOOOOOOOOO Love this!! Yes please!! #TLSkyChat

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 2d

#TLSkyChat A4. I just learned yesterday that a MS Tchr adapted the reading tracker I created for my #Rutgers Ss to include a column for kids to share whether or not they think the book is a mirror, window or sliding glass door. 🤯 I'm wondering how this idea might translate to an interactive display.

RU548: Reading List [Summer 2025]

I've had the pleasure of teaching a Young Adult Literature course in the MLIS program at Rutgers University for several years now and, it's one of my favorite things. Although I don't get to teach it ...

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