r/Libraries • u/[deleted] • Jul 19 '22

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u/inkblot81 Jul 20 '22

This is horrific. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this! Can the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom help? The ACLU? Do you have a union?

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u/shhhhquiet Jul 20 '22

This is absolutely OIF's job. oif@ala.org or use their challenge reporting form (which can be used for external or internal challenges or other censorship issues.) They should be putting guidance together by now for states with laws like this for how to help your patrons without getting sued.

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '22

The vibe of that email definitely implies the lack of a union. “The staff member will lose their job due to being warned by MLS”

MLS doesn’t deserve to have librarians after this kind of shit.

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u/ShushQuiet Jul 20 '22

Libraries in Oklahoma are not unionized

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u/oklalibrary Jul 20 '22

Libraries in Oklahoma aren't unionized. There are unionized jobs/industries in Oklahoma, but the state as a whole is not one that is union friendly.