With the introduction of various bills across the U.S. that seek to place restrictions on books deemed "obscene," officials with the American Library Association are concerned about the future.
The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) on Feb. 21, 2024, issued a statement opposing House Bill 4654, which removes exemptions in state code for these institutions and would allow them to face criminal charges for displaying obscene material to minors.
The West Virginia Library Association (WVLA) on Feb. 21, 2024, issued a statement opposing House Bill 4654, which removes exemptions in state code for these institutions and would allow them to face criminal charges for displaying obscene material to minors.
In a statement issued Feb. 18, 2024, the governing board of the West Virginia Association of Museums said it opposes House Bill 4654 in its current form because it lacks clear language and endangers museum professionals and volunteers. The proposed law would make museums, libraries and schools subject to criminal prosecution if they distribute obscene material to a minor.
In a statement issued Feb. 18, 2024, the governing board of the West Virginia Association of Museums said it opposes House Bill 4654 in its current form because it lacks clear language and endangers museum professionals and volunteers. The proposed law would make museums, libraries and schools subject to criminal prosecution if they distribute obscene material to a minor.