Children Quote by Judith Krug
“A librarian is not a legal process. There is not librarian in the country unless she or he is a lawyer who is in the position to determine what he or she is looking at is indeed child pornography.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Library and the Law" by Judith Krug, 1995
The quote highlights that librarians lack legal authority to judge content, leaving such decisions to lawyers, especially regarding child pornography.
In simple terms: Librarians can't decide legality; lawyers must.
Key Takeaway
Recognize professional limits and defer to legal experts.
Themes
law
ethics
content control
child protection
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
cautionary
informative
When to use this quote
- library policy
- court cases
- digital archives
- child protection enforcement
Key Concepts
legal authority
professional boundaries
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How should librarians handle questionable material before legal review?
- What safeguards protect against misuse of legal authority?
A Different Perspective
Legal decisions may be delayed by bureaucratic processes.
