Eric Stroshane writes: “The people who work in libraries are many things: dedicated civil servants, passionate about the myriad benefits of literacy, staunch supporters of First Amendment rights, and more. Insidious lies about library workers and the books on library shelves have become widespread. These lies threaten democratic norms, generate confusion, and expand social division. Let’s break down the lies so we can elevate the truth and celebrate those working in libraries for who they really are and the important, selfless work they do.”