Censorship and book bans have increasingly become more prevalent in Higher Education. To understand the rise, it is important for individuals to understand censorship, intellectual freedom, and how these concepts impact higher education. Watch the clips below to better understand these concepts before advancing to digital learning exhibit.
Within the video at 4:28, principles of librarianship is discussed and the importance of countering censorship.
Censorship Takeaways:
Individuals, groups, or government officials determine items are objectionable and should be accessible
Censorship includes editing, restricting materials to certain audiences, or removing them
Can occur at a variety of venues (libraries, schools, book stores, art galleries)
Most frequent censored items: nudity, violence, offensive language, LGBTQIA+ content
At 0:37 an explanation of intellectual freedom is provided and the role of libraries.
Intellectual Freedom Takeaways:
Ability to seek and receive information from all viewpoints without restriction
An ethical principle
Vital to the democratic process, empowers people to make smart decisions and resolve real-world problems