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  Yes, an ILL request is definitely an option and I have a list of other titles I was going to offer to purchase that are more in line with our collection policy.  I did NOT notice that this was self-published and what a great suggestion to also connect her
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I did mention this to my VPI but her inclination was to purchase the book if we have the money (I do) so that might be the course I take--along with buying another book or two at the same time. 
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hi, Jackie â€“</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thanks for sharing this conundrum, for some collective reflection!  I appreciate Candice’s thoughts below (and everyone else’s, of course!)  If you wanted to consider adding this book to
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">That said, if I were in your shoes I would be inclined to help her make an ILL request for this book.  That way, I could be clear about the collection policy while still supporting her access
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">It looks like Sno-Isle has a couple of print copies of this book.  (KCLS has the eBook).  It’s currently in their New collection, so who knows if they’ll lend it through ILL just yet.  But
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Looking forward to further thoughts (and to hearing about the path you choose!)</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Amy Kelly via LIBRARYDIR<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 23, 2021 3:03 PM<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> Amy Kelly <akelly1@spscc.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [LIBRARYDIR] [EXTERNAL] Controversial Book Request-your thoughts?</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">I wouldn’t buy this book for our collection for several reasons:</span></p>
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 will be used widely as a resource for several quarters</span></li></ul>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">If your library has the Opposing Viewpoints database, direct her to that. If she’s looking for a resource for a college project, then offer to help her by giving her a list
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Watkins, Candice via LIBRARYDIR<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 23, 2021 2:49 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WACTC Library Directors <<a href="mailto:librarydir@lists.ctc.edu">librarydir@lists.ctc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Watkins, Candice <<a href="mailto:cwatkins@tacomacc.edu">cwatkins@tacomacc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [LIBRARYDIR] [EXTERNAL] Controversial Book Request-your thoughts?</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">That's a tough one, Jackie! Wow. I'll venture my perspective here.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">Like you mentioned, it would be easy to deny this acquisition if you base it on your collection development policy which no doubt primarily supports the curriculum and probably
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">That said, does your library have works that offer the other perspective? If so, then she has a legitimate request. I also see that two public library systems in WA have this
 title (King and Sno Isle). Perhaps that's because public libraries invest more in biographies, but I do think it's interesting that this book is about her experience in higher ed and no academic libraries carry it. Freedom of speech, censorship, academic freedom...these
 are weighty and important topics for all of us in higher ed right now. Do we only purchase the books that speak to one side of the topic? </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">I know there are many, many arguments against this purchase, but I don't think it's an automatic 'no.' At least, not for me.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black">Just brainstorming here!</span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 23, 2021 2:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WACTC Library Directors <<a href="mailto:librarydir@lists.ctc.edu">librarydir@lists.ctc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jacquelyn Ray <<a href="mailto:jacquelyn.ray@wwcc.edu">jacquelyn.ray@wwcc.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] [LIBRARYDIR] Controversial Book Request-your thoughts?</span>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black">     I received a request from a student for the biography below which appears to a narrative of the subject's experience with they felt was oppression of their
 conservative views on college campuses.   This student wants this particular title as she want to start a "Turning Point USA" political activism group on campus.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black">I was just crafting my response to this student (fyi, I was going to deny the request and offer alternatives more in line with our collection policy) but wanted
 to check in with the brain trust on your thoughts, if you have run into something similar, etc.  A quick search in worldcat shows that not a single college owns this title and it came out in February.  </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black; background:white"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Frontlines-Finding-American-College-Campus/dp/1544519303/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37IFHFG26XH8J&dchild=1&keywords=frontlines+isabel+brown&qid=1629752433&sprefix=frontlines%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1" title="https://www.amazon.com/Frontlines-Finding-American-College-Campus/dp/1544519303/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37IFHFG26XH8J&dchild=1&keywords=frontlines+isabel+brown&qid=1629752433&sprefix=frontlines%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1">Frontlines:
 finding my voice on an American college campus </a></span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black; background:white">by Isabel Brown</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black; background:white">Thanks for your thoughts!</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black; background:white">Jackie</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Cambria",serif; color:black">​Jacquelyn Ray, MLIS, MA | Library Director | <span style="background:white">she/her</span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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