Date of Award
5-2025
Culminating Project Type
Starred Paper
Styleguide
apa
Degree Name
Information Media - Library Media: M.S.
Department
Information Media
College
School of Education
First Advisor
Jennifer Hill
Second Advisor
Scott Baker
Third Advisor
Robin Ewing
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Abstract
Library media specialists are crucial in curating diverse and inclusive collections for school libraries. The increasing number of book bans and challenges present significant obstacles to their material selection, retention, and display. This study examines the impact of book bans on school librarians' collection development decisions, particularly in Minnesota, and explores how censorship efforts influence their purchasing, retention, and display of books. Through an analysis of existing literature and survey data, this research seeks to answer key questions regarding the effects of book challenges on library media specialists' practices.
Recommended Citation
Jiskra, Taylor, "Effects of Book Banning on School Libraries" (2025). Culminating Projects in Information Media. 55.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/im_etds/55
