Library Commission public debate over censorship sparks disagreement

People gathered at the Nebraska Library Commission’s meeting, Nov. 16, to urge commissioners to limit the accessibility of certain databases and books available to Nebraska children in city and public school libraries.

The Nebraska Library Commission, established in 1901 as a part of the Nebraska executive branch, promotes, develops and coordinates statewide library services in city, school, university and institutional libraries. The commission is governed by a six-member board appointed by the governor.

The Nebraska Library Commission’s Nov. 16 bimonthly meeting lasted just over two hours. A...