For the Internet competency I found the website of the National Coalition Against Censorship through the Google search engine (click on hyperlink to be taken to homepage). The NCAC is made up of 50 national not-for-profit organizations that have joined together in the interest of protecting First Amendment rights. At this site, a user may find news, resources and suggestions for dealing with censorship
I chose this website for my blog partly because of its comprehensive nature - many areas of censorship are addressed by the coalition, including internet, film, visual arts, libraries, science, etc. For example, note the variation and scope of these articles listed on the News page:
"Diabetes Drug Maker Covered Up Health Risks for 11 years"
"Song of Solomon retained in Indiana AP English Classes"
"BP hinders measurement of rate of oil flowing into Gulf of Mexico"
I also chose this website because of the information it offers on how to organize locally, regionally and nationally in the fight against censorship. There are practical tips on how to deal with people who censor, such as writing letters to newspapers and public officials and attending board meetings. These tips are a valuable resource for librarians working in any type of library.
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