BC Teacher-Librarians' AssociationBCTLA Book Challenge Statement
Coming soon!
Book Challenge Resources
Centre for Free Expression (CFE) Library Challenges Database
The CFE Library Challenges Database provides access to challenges Canadian libraries have faced to items in their collection, and to displays, programs, room usage, and computer access. For each challenge, the database provides information about the challenge, including (1) the item, the nature of the objection, and the requested remedy; (2) (where available) the record of the review of the challenged item undertaken by the library; (3) the library’s response. The database will begin with public libraries but will be expanded to include school libraries, academic libraries, and government libraries.
https://cfe.torontomu.ca/databases/library-challenges-database
Use this form to report book challenges to the CFE.
Canadian School Libraries (CSL) Selection Guidelines and Reconsideration Procedures
https://www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/collection-diversity-toolkit/guidelines-procedures/
Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
Freedom of Expression Rights and the School Library Article by Dianne Oberg (Freedom to Read [FTR])
https://www.freedomtoread.ca/articles/freedom-of-expression-rights-and-the-school-library/
American Library Association (ALA) Challenge Support
https://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport
CFE Book Challenge Database Webinar -February 23, 2023
Guest Presenters: Jim Turk, Director, Centre for Free Expression & Ange Holmes, Coordinator, Centre for Free Expression
