This Resource Center is designed for parents, community members, educators, librarians, and local leaders who want to take action in their communities. Everything here is free to use, adapt, and share.
Rapid-Response Documents
Downloadable statement templates that library boards, trustees, PTOs, community groups, and county commissioners can use to affirm their commitment to open libraries, oppose politically motivated shutdowns, and articulate their legal obligations under the First Amendment and state law.
- Statement affirming the right to read
- Statement opposing collection audits
- Statement supporting library staff under state pressure
- Statement reaffirming local control over library policy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Clear, accessible answers for patrons who are confused or worried about library closures, book reviews, or collection restrictions. Designed for posting on library websites, handing out at the front desk, or sharing on social media.
Includes:
- Why libraries are shutting down
- What an “audit” or “inventory review” means
- What rights patrons have
- How to report concerns or incidents