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SUMMARY:Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers\n\n03/19/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 03/19/26 11:15 AM EST\Description:\nRecorded 3/19/26\n\nThis webinar examines the current landscape of attacks on intellectual freedom and the impacts of coordinated censorship campaigns. We'll analyze the role of moral entrepreneurs, including organized advocacy groups and bad faith social media influencers.\n\nWe'll explore the historical context of how moral panics operate to limit access to reading materials and confine intellectual freedom. Understanding this history helps us respond more effectively in today’s environment.\n\nThe webinar covers legal threats facing libraries, including new state laws in Idaho, Missouri, Louisiana, and other states. Finally, we'll address the human cost of this crisis: the occupational trauma and burnout facing library workers, including anticipatory anxiety and the disproportionate impact on marginalized staff.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Understand the current landscape of challenges to intellectual freedom.\n	Analyze the mechanisms of coordinated censorship campaigns.\n	Compare how moral panics have operated to censor materials across four historical periods.\n	Recognize the symptoms of occupational burnout and trauma faced by library staff.\n\nPresenter:\n\nCarrie Rogers-Whitehead worked in libraries for nearly a decade and now consults and trains librarians. She regularly researches and writes for librarians, educators and parents. Carrie is the author of four books: Teen Fandom and Geek Programming (2018), Digital Citizenship: Teaching and Practice from the Field (2019), Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Libraries (2020), and Becoming a Digital Parent: A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology (2021). She is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that has educated tens of thousands of students, parents and educators in digital citizenship. Carrie is a sought after trainer, former TEDx speaker, adjunct instructor and loves to teach others. \Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers<br /><br />03/19/26 10:00 AM EST - 03/19/26 11:15 AM EST<br />Description:<br /><em><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Intermediate_05152024152225.PNG" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />Recorded 3/19/26</em><br />
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This webinar examines the current landscape of attacks on intellectual freedom and the impacts of coordinated censorship campaigns. We'll analyze the role of moral entrepreneurs, including organized advocacy groups and bad faith social media influencers.<br />
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We'll explore the historical context of how moral panics operate to limit access to reading materials and confine intellectual freedom. Understanding this history helps us respond more effectively in today&rsquo;s environment.<br />
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The webinar covers legal threats facing libraries, including new state laws in Idaho, Missouri, Louisiana, and other states. Finally, we'll address the human cost of this crisis: the occupational trauma and burnout facing library workers, including anticipatory anxiety and the disproportionate impact on marginalized staff.<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Understand the current landscape of challenges to intellectual freedom.</li>
	<li>Analyze the mechanisms of coordinated censorship campaigns.</li>
	<li>Compare how moral panics have operated to censor materials across four historical periods.</li>
	<li>Recognize the symptoms of occupational burnout and trauma faced by library staff.</li>
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<strong>Presenter:</strong><br />
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<em><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Rogers-Whitehead_12162022112135.JPG" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />Carrie Rogers-Whitehead</em>&nbsp;worked in libraries for nearly a decade and now consults and trains librarians. She regularly researches and writes for librarians, educators and parents. Carrie is the author of four books: Teen Fandom and Geek Programming (2018), Digital Citizenship: Teaching and Practice from the Field (2019), Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Libraries (2020), and Becoming a Digital Parent: A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology (2021). She is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that has educated tens of thousands of students, parents and educators in digital citizenship. Carrie is a sought after trainer, former TEDx speaker, adjunct instructor and loves to teach others.&nbsp;<br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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