Hello All, I have been a lurker on this list for quite a while. I feel compelled to make a response now...to offer support for Darby and to express my appreciation for the thoughtful comments of Gisele and Darby in response to a legitimately challenging question by Maureen. "Good librarianship" also means being cognizant of the morals, politics, and overall climate of your institution and broader community.
When I read the initial posting, I wondered what my response would be if I were faced with that situation. I'm not at a UC Berkeley, NC State, or UNT. I'm at a community college. Such a purchase--especially with state funds--would come under public scrutiny. Since I am not faced with this scenario, I don't have to make the decision...but I would hope that the decision I ended up making would not be met with accusations from my peers and colleagues of censorship or of being puritanical. Catherine Lee Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
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