Recommendations and Public Understanding from Public Library Practitioners Experiencing Cases of Censorship: A Qualitative Study

Librarians across the country are experiencing unprecedented acts of censorship. This study examines the recommendations from librarians on handling censorship and information that librarians wished was commonplace for public understanding. The study asked the following two questions: What do you wish the public understood about cases of censorship? What recommendations do you have for others who might be facing a case of censorship in the library? The interview results were analyzed and coded. Librarians serve all members of their community. This study will give insight into recommendations for librarians and the profession of Library and Information Science best practice when dealing with censorship attempts.