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“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.”

Quote by Judith Krug

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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

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