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Librarian’s Book Canceled Over Privacy Claims | California News
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Dorothy Lazard, a retired Oakland librarian, just released her second book, “Behind the Desk at the Main,” chronicling her 40-year career helping patrons navigate the stacks and weaving in rich Oakland history—from the city’s first library in 1878 to its pioneering Asian branch and mentorship of Jack London. But the book’s launch was abruptly canceled by the very library she devoted her life to, citing privacy concerns over naming patrons—though Lazard’s publisher questioned the move as censorship. Despite the controversy, her book remains available, and Lazard stands firm on libraries’ vital role as community connectors and champions of free access to knowledge.
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