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mean you should limit every child’s opportunity to read about them if their parents think it’s fit for them”. Isn’t banning an infringement on our freedom of speech? To address the ongoing problem of challenging books, The American Library Association adopted the Library Bill of Rights in 1939. It dictates, “materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal…

Thirteen Reasons Why was the third most challenged book in 2012 according to the American Library Association, "A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of content or appropriateness" (Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books Lists of this the 21st Century). Thirteen Reasons Why should not be banned. The American Library Association (ALA) has some very good points on why this book should be banned, but I…

1. I have completed my survey for the Information Technology Infrastructure Library Course and have received my passing score 26\40. 2. Kim Rymsha’s computer is back in her office and both her personal and network printers have been connected to her Pc. 3. Docsvault has been completely installed on Lisa Cabrera. 4. I have unlocked Angel Li, of Fiscal, 10th Floor Active Directory Account. 5. I am awaiting the status for pickup of our DBH Inventory of old Equipment that has been updated for…

another. I have chosen assess the mission statement of the New York Public Library (NYPL) (www.nypl.org) and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) (www.pbs.org). Since its creation, the New York Public Library, the nonprofit institution…

“Hamlet: A Modern Perspective.” The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Folger Shakespeare Library. Eds. Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. Simon and Schuster: New York, 1992. 311-320. Print. Robinson, Bryan. "Why Revenge Is Bad and Good." ABC News. ABC News Network, 13 Nov. 1970. Web. 10 Oct. 2016. Shakespeare, William. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Folger Shakespeare Library. Eds. Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. Simon and Schuster: New York, 1992.…

It was a bright sunny day. I decided to go to the South East Library. As I entered, my mother saw a flyer for a teen drama camp. The flyer read: Come to Lake Arlington Branch Library to get the basics in acting, fun with other kids, and a chance to perform a play I thought about it for a while, and came to the conclusion, I’ll do it. Tuesday I arrived at 1:00 pm to the Lake Arlington Library. I found myself surrounded by kids in an itty bity room. There were at least twenty teenagers and one…

someone’s education. Libraries are one place where people can go to do this without having to buy the books. In the article, “The North West London Blues”, the author argues the importance of libraries. Zadie Smith uses many writing elements to get her points across and strengthen her argument. The use of imagery is important in the author’s argument. One example of imagery is, “I struggle to find a seat in the packed university library…” The readers can imagine her sitting in the library.…

The ALA, American Library Association, is the oldest, as well as, the largest library association in the world. I believe the ALA will remain relevant in an ever-changing future. Along as the ALA maintains its central goals, such as, extending and expanding library services, promoting openness and inclusiveness, advocating intellectual freedom, encouraging social responsibility, and placing a premium on innovation, the ALA will remain current in the future. Currently, the ALA promotes diversity,…

Many of William Shakespeare’s greatest works easily could have been lost forever in the beginning of the sixteenth century. It is only due to the First Folio, a collection of Shakespeare’s plays that has allowed for Shakespeare’s stories to live centuries after his death. Generations of people have been able to study his works and memorize his lines because of this one very important historical document. The First Folio easily could be argued the most influential book related to English…

How many Jehovah’s Witnesses were killed in the Holocaust? The Jewish Virtual Library says 2,500-5000. Purpose: The author's purpose for the article was to inform the reader of the plight of Jehovah's Witnesses during the Holocaust. The intended audience is anyone who wants to know more about the Persecution of Jehovah’s witnesses. The Article’s premise is the Jehovah’s Witnesses were persecuted by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The author reaches the conclusion the Jehovah’s Witnesses were…