In June of 2022 the Censorship campaign came to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. While this cultural phenomenon had been happening and continues all across the country, the St. Tammany Parish Library experience has been unique. There have been as many twists, turns, political intrigue, violence, triumphs, and heartbreak as any multi-season drama series on Netflix. This case study outlines the events, how the library responded, and the greater political context. The goal of this presentation is to show the experience of one library system and community in order to gain a better understanding of the national censorship crisis in post-Covid times. The presenter will also share what they've learned from the experience as part of the library's leadership team.
