Amanda Jones, La. Association of School Librarians (2023)
The Press Club
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Speech
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-06-12
Duration: 00:30:55
Subjects: BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Public libraries | School libraries
Contributors:
- Jones, Amanda Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Press Club” features a speech by Amanda Jones before a meeting of the Baton Rouge Press Club on June 12, 2023. Jones is the president of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians. She discusses: the challenges facing libraries around the state and the country; library policies related to the books that are available in the library and what content is available to children and young adults; and the bills at the 2023 Legislative Session aimed at restricting the content available at libraries. She also answers questions from the media.