Banned Books Week: I’d Like to Find *BLEEP*

A library patron needs some books. Famous, award-winning, acclaimed books. Seems simple enough. And yet... Video produced in recognition of Banned Books Week, September 27-October 4, 2008, and in cooperation with ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. More ALA Videos available at alfocus.ala.org.

September 22, 2008



A library patron needs some books. Famous, award-winning, acclaimed books. Seems simple enough. And yet… Video produced in recognition of Banned Books Week, September 27-October 4, 2008, and in cooperation with ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. More ALA Videos available at alfocus.ala.org.

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