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“When a librarian really believes that a book is harmful, that its content is contrary to the welfare of the community, or that it is destructive of good taste, even if those are his opinions only, he has not only the right, but also the obligation to do what he properly can to keep that book out of the hand of those whom he thinks might be injured by it.”

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Jesse Shera
Jesse Shera

Jesse Shera was an outstanding librarian born on December 8, 1903, and passed away on March 8, 1982. He made significant contributions to the field of librarianship, particularly in library management and services. more

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