Library restrictions in an Iowa law passed this year are causing headaches for school librarians and administrators as they prepare for the new school year, and many have said they want to see more guidance from the state to clear up uncertainties. But one Republican lawmaker who supported the bill said, “It could not be more clear.”
DES MOINES — Library restrictions in an Iowa law passed this year are causing headaches for school librarians and administrators as they prepare for the new school year, and many
Amid legislation targeting the information sector, public librarians speak on their growing role as a force in the political realm. From representative literature to creating inclusive environments, libraries are offering more to the community than books.
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The law, which was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, bars books that depict or describe sexual acts. Schools are also required to have a policy that allows someone to request removal of any classroom materials, and they must put their library catalog online and allow parents to review certain instructional materials.