Library Staff
Librarians: Lynne Cohen
Ann Collins
Bridget Knightly
Beverly Shinn
Library Assistant: Todd Nardin
Ed Tech Specialist: Lisa Francescon
Director of Educational Technology and Libraries:
Scott Moore
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:45-4:00
Friday 7:45-3:20
Contact the Library
Phone: 617 713-5029
email: bhs_library@brookline.k12.ma.us
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SEE THE LIBRARY DISPLAY!!!
READ A BANNED BOOK!!!
Book Bans and Challenges, 2007-2009
Hundreds of books are challenged in schools and libraries in the United States each year. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, while a banning reflects the actual removal of those materials. The American Library Association (ALA) provides confidential support to teachers and librarians and tracks challenges that occur. ALA recorded 513 challenges in 2008 but estimates that this reflects only 20-25% of actual incidents, as most challenges are never reported.
Link to a Map of censored book cases in the U.S. 2007-2009
Hundreds of books are challenged in schools and libraries in the United States each year. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, while a banning reflects the actual removal of those materials. The American Library Association (ALA) provides confidential support to teachers and librarians and tracks challenges that occur. ALA recorded 513 challenges in 2008 but estimates that this reflects only 20-25% of actual incidents, as most challenges are never reported.
Link to a Map of censored book cases in the U.S. 2007-2009