Jamie LaRue writes: “Ten years ago, in June 2007, ‘Fostering Media Diversity in Libraries: Strategies and Actions’ was prepared by the now-dissolved ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee’s Subcommittee on the Impact of Media Concentration on Libraries. Much of its language rings true today. Freedom of expression and diversity of opinion are still essential to democracy. The issues remain, too. In 2003 there were six big publishing houses. Now there are five.”
