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By: Bobbi Newman

Bobbi Newman — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:16:45 +0000

Mr. Murphy,
I find it hard to believe that the library board voted to keep an illegal book. As I said before, it is my understanding that Ms. Harten was following the policy when she purchased the book. I’m not certain how you decide the purchase of it was about politics. I’ll state again, that Ms. Harten did what was correct and deserves this award from her peers. I applaud her actions.

I understand you are personally frustrated with the purchase and the library boards decision to keep the title. You are certainly entitled to your opinion.

By: Bill Murphy

Bill Murphy — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:05:05 +0000

Unequivocally disagree. This librarian states the book would be pulled with
a court order. Book was obtained illegally,against a court order. The trial is pending, and this illegal publication has been cited several times by potential
jurors as a reason to be excused.
Note to fellow librarians, examine the policies on book selection criteria in the town you serve. Review completely all facts regarding such a purchase. Politics have no place in our library system.

By: Bobbi Newman

Bobbi Newman — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:13:21 +0000

It is my understanding that Ms. Harten was following library policy when she purchased the title and the library board supported her decision. Ms. Harten upheld the Library Bill of Rights and the principles of librarianship, that we serve all members of the community, despite personal and professional attacks from the community. She absolutely deserves this award from her follow librarians, she most definitely earned it.

By: Bill Murphy

Bill Murphy — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:42:55 +0000

Bobbie L Newman,
Unfortunately the majority of the town to which Ramona Harten serves do not share your sentiments. Number (14) Ramona Harten miscalculated the residents of the town in which she serves. Despite the knowledge of a judge mandated gag order on jailhouse interviews which produced a book before the Petit trial started,she contributed to it’s publicity,by purshasing said book for the Public Library.
With some research, you will find the numerous ways in which the town made it known that they did not support the use of their tax dollars in this manner.
This public servant will not be receiving awards or high marks from the town
in which she serves.

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Dysart & Jones » LJ Movers & Shakers @ CIL 2010 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:39:25 +0000

[...] Bobbi Newman’s post pointed me to all these wonderful people this morning and provides links to more info about them. I also love the post from one of last year’s Movers & Shakers, Lori Reed, on how to be prepared for this award. Lori and Bobbi will also be at CIL2010. Join us! [...]