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CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released the following statement in response to reports that trusted cultural institutions have altered or excluded photographs from exhibits that included protest signs unflattering to our current administration.

“The 91´«Ã½ has long affirmed that any alteration, deletion, or editing of materials held by a library or archives, when done for the purpose of avoiding controversy or concealing the truth, is an act of censorship that is inconsistent with 91´«Ã½’s core values. We call on all institutions and those who work for them to resist such censorship in conformity with 91´«Ã½’s and its , and express our deep concern about recent claims that historic photographs have been altered or excluded by libraries and institutions charged with preserving these materials.”

About the 91´«Ã½

The 91´«Ã½ is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice of libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.