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“I have a real problem when people say, "Well I walked by and you should have seen what was on the computer screen." Well, don't look, sweetie. It's none of your business. Avert your eyes.”

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Judith Krug

Judith Krug was a significant librarian and advocate for intellectual freedom. Born on March 15, 1940, she dedicated her career to promoting the rights of library users to access information without censorship. Krug passed away on April 11, 2009, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of librarianship. more

“We know that there are children out there whose parents do not take the kind of interest in their upbringing and in their existence that we would wish, but I don't think censorship is ever the solution to any problem, be it societal or be it the kind of information or ideas that you have access to.”

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Author:Judith Krug

“Material that might be illegal is such a minuscule part of what is available that we have to remember and I mean not only librarians but everybody has to remember not to let it overshadow the incredible wealth of information that is available in this medium.”

Mean Might Remember Wealth Information Materials Incredibles Available Mediums Illegal Librarian

Author:Judith Krug

“A librarian is not a legal process. There is not librarian in the country unless she or he is a lawyer who is in the position to determine what he or she is looking at is indeed child pornography.”

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Author:Judith Krug

“I get very concerned when we start hearing people who want to convert this country into a safe place for children. I am adult. I want available what I need to see.”

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Author:Judith Krug