"A truly great library has something in it to offend everyone."
Librarian Jo Godwin

Libraries try to build collections that reflect their communities, but not everyone agrees on every item in the collection. In addition to a carefully developed Collection Management policy library directors and trustees may find these resources helpful when dealing with a challenge.

Montana Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee

Unite Against Book Bans toolkit

WebJunction has a collection of resources

United for Libraries resources

• Terms and definitions related to intellectual freedom and censorship
• Key library policies related to materials challenges
• The role of trustees in materials challenges
• Ways the Friends of the Library can help

The National Coalition Against Censorship

• Resources for librarians
• Censorship Toolkit

American Library Association resources

• Fight Censorship
• How to respond to a materials challenge
• Selection and Reconsideration Policy Toolkit

ALA eLearning Resources (free ALA account required)

• Keeping Governance on Track: free 2-part webinar series on managing issues and public meetings
• Challenges and Crises: Preparing Your Board of Trustees
• Advocacy for Your Library During a Crisis