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sochi2014

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If nothing I am supporting the People's Action Party in 2016!!!

In the wake of controversy over its decision to pull three titles for not being "pro-family", the National Library Board explains what types of books it withdraws from its shelves.

SINGAPORE: The National Library Board's (NLB) selection process for books is under scrutiny, following controversy over its decision to pull three titles that did not promote the traditional notions of family.

A #FreeMyLibrary social media campaign and at least two petitions have been launched in opposition to the move. NLB on Thursday (July 10) stressed that it would not be reinstating the withdrawn titles, however, it stated that its collection policy "does not exclude materials on alternative lifestyles".

Channel NewsAsia sent NLB the following queries on its selection process for books, and these are its replies.

Q: NLB receives an average of 20 requests a year, not all these were related to children books. What are some examples?

A: We receive about 20 requests a year. We withdraw less than a third of those requested, out of our collection of over 5 million items. For instance, we were asked to remove James Patterson’s “Kill me if you can”, which is in the Adult collection, on the basis that it contains an incest theme. We kept the title in our Adult collection.

An example of a withdrawn title from the Adult collection: “The Embassy House: the explosive eyewitness account of the Libya embassy siege by the soldier who was there”. The publisher fed back that it was found to contain inconsistent accounts of events of the 2012 Benghazi Consulate attack.

Q: What is NLB’s review process for its books?

A: Given our large collection of over 5 million books and audio-visual materials, we continuously review the books that we carry in our libraries. Books are regularly discussed by librarians from across the 24 branches and the senior management of Public Libraries, headed by the Chief Librarian. As our librarians interact with thousands of visitors, they have a sensing of the needs and concerns of the community that they serve at each library. Reference is also made to our Collection Development Policy during such discussions. The two copies of ‘And Tango makes Three’, for instance, came in a few months ago. Not long after they came, they surfaced during our regular reviews by the librarians. Hence, the parent’s feedback on these books was in line with our own concerns, and NLB removed the books

Q: How many children's titles were pulled out of the libraries this year and what are they?

A: Based on customers’ feedback, “And Tango Makes Three”, “The White Swan Express” and “Who is in my Family?” are the only three children’s titles withdrawn from our collection this year.

Q: Were these titles removed because they "go against the pro-family stand" of the NLB?

A: NLB’s collection development policy takes special care of our children’s collections to ensure they are age-appropriate. We take a cautious approach, particularly in books and materials for children. NLB’s understanding of family is consistent with that of the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Ministry of Education.

Our Adult collection does contain titles with homosexual themes and our collection policy does not exclude materials on alternative lifestyles.

Q: How many among the one million items purchased in a year are for the children's section?

A: We have a collection of 5 million items and we purchase about 1 million items per year. Children’s books are a very high percentage of this, as many of these books undergo wear and tear.

- CNA
 

kryonlight

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Well done! Giving your vote to PAP will make all the homosexuals disappear. That's a great strategy.
 

kryonlight

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you mean PAP disaproves of gays?
how can that be when some of them politicians have gay relatives?

All PAP politicians and their relatives are straight. None of them are crooked. Please do not insult our meritocratic system of governance.
 

steffychun

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PAP: No LGBT rights

SDP: Rights to all queer people! Even Aliens!

WP: Huh? What is a LGBT?

NSP: We dunno, just ask former leader GMS

SPP: All we care is Chiam to win again!

RP: JBJ has the most right! (Sorry KJ and his slurry accent)
 

Leongsam

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The opposition in Singapore are the most useless fucks of all.

They collect $15,000 per month for saying nothing and doing nothing. I cannot think of a better job. Small wonder they make no attempt to become government. It would mean that they actually have to do some work for a change.
 

steffychun

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The opposition in Singapore are the most useless fucks of all.

They collect $15,000 per month for saying nothing and doing nothing. I cannot think of a better job. Small wonder they make no attempt to become government. It would mean that they actually have to do some work for a change.

Lots of PAP MPs collect the money without attending parliament.
 

Leongsam

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Lots of PAP MPs collect the money without attending parliament.

Yes but they actually have work to do running the country and formulating policy. PAP MPs are the best. They have moved to country forward to the point where it is one of the most prosperous places in the world.
 

steffychun

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Yes but they actually have work to do running the country and formulating policy. PAP MPs are the best. They have moved to country forward to the point where it is one of the most prosperous places in the world.

I can name a certain MP AWOL 90% plus of the time since GE 2011.
 

Thick Face Black Heart

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The opposition in Singapore are the most useless fucks of all.

They collect $15,000 per month for saying nothing and doing nothing. I cannot think of a better job. Small wonder they make no attempt to become government. It would mean that they actually have to do some work for a change.



How about the PAP MPs who also collect $16,000 per month and fail to turn up for Parliament to pass a bill. And Eugene Tan, of all people, called it out.

To rub salt into the wound, when they DO turn up for Parliament, they sleep.
 

Leongsam

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I can name a certain MP AWOL 90% plus of the time since GE 2011.

It's the same in all democracies. In NZ, many MPs who also have full time jobs attend when they have something to say or when their vote is required.
 

Leongsam

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How about the PAP MPs who also collect $16,000 per month and fail to turn up for Parliament to pass a bill. And Eugene Tan, of all people, called it out.

To rub salt into the wound, when they DO turn up for Parliament, they sleep.

The PAP MPs are part of the team that keeps Singapore at the top of the tables in many areas.

The oppo MPs do absolutely nothing to further the opposition cause. They are a rag tag army of misfits.
 

virus

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The opposition in Singapore are the most useless fucks of all.

They collect $15,000 per month for saying nothing and doing nothing. I cannot think of a better job. Small wonder they make no attempt to become government. It would mean that they actually have to do some work for a change.

based on the derisory pay of alvin... $15K cannot demand too much. in any case, they managed to let you still wondering whether they r stupid then those collecting $1mil over and proven they are indeed without doubt, double confirm, chop chop stupid.
 

virus

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Yes but they actually have work to do running the country and formulating policy. PAP MPs are the best. They have moved to country forward to the point where it is one of the most prosperous places in the world.

strange way of running.. the one in charge of public transport stop taking it after disruption began. tt's very encouraging sign of the seamless traffic jam happening everyday.
 
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