Beyond the Bookshelf: Librarians on Censorship and Careers
All Are Welcome! Banned Books Week
Location
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
Date & Time
October 6, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join local librarians as they share stories from the front lines of book challenges, explore the role of libraries in defending free expression, and offer insights into career paths for humanities students.
- Ande Tensae, Manager of the Fiction and Humanities Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Maryland State Library Resource Center
- Stef Long-Murphy, Manager of Children's Services, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Maryland State Library Resource Center
- Erin Durham Wright, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Albin O. Kuhn Library, UMBC
Banned titles will be raffled, with some other cool SWAG! Refreshments provided.
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
