Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short”
The Alabama Public Library Service is currently considering changes to its administrative regulations proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey in response to concerns from some that libraries are giving minors access to inappropriate materials. There is. But Clean Up Alabama, a leading organization that advocates for policies restricting LGBTQ+ and sexual content, said in an email […]
New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books
Amy Dozier Minton has completed at least 30 titles at the Gadsden Public Library with LGBTQ characters, and plans to pursue more in the future. State Rep. Mac Butler (R-Gadsden) recently appointed Mr. Minton to the Etowah County Library Board, which brings a relatively small amount of revenue to the Gadsden Library, but ensures that […]
State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline
A public comment session begins today on Governor Kay Ivey's proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service Code, with 90 days of public comment leading up to a public hearing on April 30th. That schedule doesn't sit well with Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, who criticized the APLS board for not moving the process along […]
APLS blacklist grows to 82 books
Alabama librarians be warned. You just might find Amish romance on your bookshelf. In just over a month since the Alabama Public Library Service began submitting submissions to the library blacklist, 82 titles have been submitted and verified. About one-third of these books are on the Clean Up Alabama website's list of “inappropriate” titles. Clean […]
Public comment period on APLS changes expected to start Feb. 1
90-Day Public Comment Period on Proposed Changes to Alabama Public Library Services Administrative law is scheduled to begin in early February. Gov. Kay Ivey suggested that officials change the rules in response to complaints from some people that libraries are providing “inappropriate materials” to minors. Under the proposed changes, state aid to local libraries would […]
