In this episode, Jennifer and Dr. April Dawkins jump into an important conversation about what it really means to protect access, ethics, and intellectual freedom in today’s schools.
🔹 Why Intellectual Freedom Matters Now They unpack how legislation, district policies, and educational gag orders are shaping what learners can read and how librarians make decisions.
🔹 The Rise of Misinformation April traces how old propaganda tactics have been supercharged by today’s digital tools, creating new challenges for educators and communities.
🔹 Real Talk for Future Librarians From navigating interview “gotcha” questions to leaning on policy instead of panic, April shares practical, clear eyed advice for early career librarians stepping into the work.
🔹 Reasons for Hope Despite the pressures facing school libraries, April highlights the passion and courage she sees in the next generation of librarians who are ready to advocate, lead, and build inclusive collections for every learner.
Note: while this podcast is available to a broad audience across many popular podcast platforms, it was recorded specifically for students in the MLIS Program at Rutgers University - specifically those taking RU515: Emerging Literacies.
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