Contested Spaces A Critical History of Canadian Public Libraries as Neutral Places, 1960-2020

Contested Spaces A Critical History of Canadian Public Libraries as Neutral Places, 1960-2020

Contested Spaces is the first comprehensive and critical history of controversial events at Canadian public libraries. What events at
public libraries in Canada have created controversies and prompted protests? What kinds of impacts or outcomes resulted This book answers these questions and more and brings the Canadian historical context into the ongoing conversations that are critiquing the concept of neutrality in libraries. It considers relevant librarian perspectives alongside critical theories.
With positive and productive ways for libraries to engage with and serve their communities that honour library values and foster inclusivity, care, safety and social justice.

Whitney Kemble is the Liaison Librarian for Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough

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