no.1739-GAY & LESBIAN MATERIALS FOR YOUTH IN LIBS.

From: Lynn F. Sipe <lsipe_at_calvin.usc.edu> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 16:27:21 -0800 To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu

From: Joan McColley <mccolley_at_qadas.com>

Hi Everyone,

I have been lurking on your listserv for the past few weeks and I now
have a question for you.  I am a graduate student currently in a
Collection Development class.  I am trying to write a paper on the issue
of gay and lesbian materials for youth in the library.  Do any of you
have any thoughts on this sometime controversial subject?

What does your library's collection development policy say about the
materials, if anything?   Do you think that librarians in your library
censor these materials for one reason or the other?  Do you think
patrons who are offended by them make sure the items are lost so no one
else will see them?

I would appreciate any input you can give. Thank you in advance.

Joan McColley
Emporia State University
Denver Distance Program