Libraries: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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The Mandela effect misremembered the spelling of the Berenstain Bears as Berenstein, while public libraries offer more than books and DVDs for borrowing, including unconventional items like fishing poles and telescopes. Efforts to censor books in libraries have increased, leading to challenges, bomb threats, and abuse towards librarians, highlighting the ongoing battle to protect diverse content and the crucial role of libraries in communities.
Insights
- Efforts to censor books in libraries have increased, leading to challenges, bomb threats, and abuse towards librarians, showcasing the ongoing battle to protect diverse content and freedom of information.
- Libraries, beyond traditional offerings, face organized opposition from conservative and religious groups, highlighting the importance of defending libraries as crucial community resources providing diverse content and services.
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Recent questions
What is the Mandela effect?
The Mandela effect refers to collective false memories.
What services do public libraries offer?
Public libraries offer diverse resources beyond books.
How are books removed from libraries?
Books are removed from libraries through a process known as "weeding."
What are book challenge protocols in libraries?
Libraries have protocols for formal requests to reconsider books.
Why do libraries face funding threats?
Libraries face funding threats due to campaigns against diverse content.
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