Cathy Collins - Freedom to Learn

The video features a school librarian sharing her personal journey and the challenges faced by librarians due to increasing book censorship. It emphasizes the importance of providing students with access to diverse literature and the role of librarians in supporting freedom to learn. The speaker offers resources and advice for librarians dealing with book challenges and concludes with quotes highlighting the value of reading and libraries.

What influenced the speaker's decision to become a school librarian?

• A love for technology

• A childhood filled with books

• A desire to travel

• A passion for sports

What is a major challenge faced by school librarians today?

• Lack of technology

• Book censorship

• Overcrowded libraries

• Insufficient funding

What is one piece of advice given to librarians facing book challenges?

• Avoid controversial topics

• Be proactive and have a selection policy

• Limit the number of books

• Focus only on popular books

Which organization provides resources to assist librarians with book challenges?

• National Coalition Against Censorship

• World Health Organization

• International Monetary Fund

• United Nations

According to John F. Kennedy, what is essential for a wise and strong nation?

• More technology

• More political debates

• More public libraries and good books

• More sports facilities

What does Judy Blume suggest about children's reading habits?

• Children should only read educational books

• Children should read whatever they want

• Children should read only classics

• Children should avoid controversial books

What is one benefit of students reading literature from diverse perspectives?

• It narrows their viewpoints

• It confuses them

• It enriches society

• It limits their understanding