APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
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The nature of these challenges is also revealing. Nearly half targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, while books about race and racism constituted the second most challenged category.
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote on the matter.
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service.
Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA
John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.
APLS executive board primed for decision Thursday
It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA.
State library disaffiliation from ALA not enough for book banning group
The state disaffiliation doesn’t prohibit local libraries from being members, which Clean Up Alabama said doesn’t go far enough.
Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo
Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate.
State library service pulls out of ALA under pressure from state government
Alabama Public Library Service Director Nancy Pack has ended the state agency's membership in the American Library Association.