"Restricting access to these materials through subjective relocation or removal constitutes a violation of the community's right to information. This order is a clear act of viewpoint discrimination."
"Luanne has dedicated nearly her entire adult life to public libraries, working tirelessly to expand free access to information, technology, and essential services for library patrons and local communities."
"I will not comply. I am ethically bound to uphold the First Amendment and the principles of librarianship."
A GoFundMe campaign for Luanne James, a Tennessee librarian fired for not removing LGBTQ+ books, has raised over $120,000. James warned the library board that complying with the removal directive would violate the Constitution and her professional duties. The Rutherford County Library Board voted to relocate over 100 books deemed inappropriate. At her disciplinary hearing, James stated she was ethically bound to uphold the First Amendment. The fundraiser highlights her extensive career in public libraries and her commitment to free access to information.
Read at Advocate.com
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