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Libraries, Books, and Community Trust | Texas News
Libraries are juggling tight budgets, limited space, and complex digital licensing—but they’re still finding ways to stock what matters most. Contrary to popular belief, being on the shelf doesn’t mean a book is endorsed, and librarians aren’t acting as parents—those roles belong to families. Over four years, Austin Public Library received just eight requests to reconsider materials, with only one book re-leveled—and only under court order. In response, city council declared the library a “Book Safe Harbor,” sending a powerful message of community trust as libraries prepare for their next…
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