New Statutorily Required Library Policies Information Session
In response to concerns with ongoing efforts to challenge and ban books in public and school libraries, the CT State Legislature approved SB1271 which was proposed by the Committee on Children which the Governor signed into law implementing new statutory requirements outlined in the CT State Statutes Sections 346 and 347.This bill builds on the SB2 bill passed in 2023, providing more robust language which protects libraries from being compelled to take down materials because of the creators' "origin, background or viewpoints expressed." Instead, materials, displays and programs may only be removed “for legitimate pedagogical purposes or for professionally accepted standards" set forth in the policies libraries would create in accordance with the bill's provisions. These requirements apply to all principal public libraries and are essential for continued eligibility for the Sec. 11-24b. State grants to principal public libraries; incentive grants.
Join DLD and CT Library Director Partners for an overview of the new statutory requirements; the New Policy Requirements Libguide; Best Practice and participate in a Q&A.
Presenter:
DLD and CT Library Director Partners
Recording:
This session will not be recorded.
Who Should Come?
These information sessions are for Directors/Administrators and board members from principal public libraries.
Accessibility
This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.
Related LibGuide: Required Library Policies and State Aid Grant Information by Barbara Ghilardi
- Date:
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Categories:
- DLD Online Webinar
Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
We want to provide what you need to participate!
If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.
You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.
Registration Eligibility
To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:
- current library staff member
- undergraduate or graduate library student
- Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
- retired or unemployed library staff
Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.
*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.
Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.
Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy
For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:
If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.
For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.
Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.