FROM JANUARY 17TH
I'm finding it difficult to discern between policy and procedure. It seems incomplete to me to state what will be done and why, without saying how.
The most fascinating thing about this module has been how to deal with complaints and attempts at censorship. It seems the best thing to do is ti have clear policy on the matter and to justify your selections with clear criteria, and the inclusion of controversial resources with ALIA and ASLA documents.
But what happens when the principal doesn't back you up? Because even if they have been part of the policy writing process, sometimes for them it may be easier to listen to the loudest and most influential voice.
I think the most challenging thing raised in this module and the second assessment is how to write a flexible policy that can be used over a period of time (say 3 years) and also make it specific to the context of the library.
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