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Friday, October 14 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Harry Potter and the Banned Books

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Did you know that the Harry Potter series is reigning champion for the most challenged books of the 21st century? This session will cover a brief history of Banned Books, including Harry Potter, from a librarian’s perspective. We’ll talk about recent attempts at book banning & author censoring that have been in the news. And finally, some tips on how to respond when a book is challenged in your school or community.

Speakers
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Barb Bergman

Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Barb has been a librarian at Minnesota State University Mankato for twenty years. Her primary area is the video collection, with additional responsibilities as Public Access library (circulation, interlibrary loan, equipment services) and with the K-12 education collections.


Friday October 14, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Room 101 J