IFLA/FAIFE (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) are extremely pleased to announce that the Italian librarian recently accused of lending an obscene book, entitled “Scopami” (F*** Me) by Virginie Despentes to a minor, has been acquitted on appeal of all charges.
FYI–here’s what I think is a pretty mediocre translation of an Italian review of the book—excerpt: “Plastic and shoehorn sufficient to in order to surprise and risvegliare to us in we of the bond, in order to tear to us, at least to the beginning, a pizzico of consent”; (got that ????)
See the IFLA/FAIFE press release , and the story from IFEX (International Freedom of Expression Exchange).
Italian Librarian Acquitted
Thank goodness the Italian librarian was acquitted for lending a book entitled “F*** Me” to a minor. Now if a librarian does something REALLY outrageous, such as lending “1984” or “Animal Farm” to a patron at an independent Cuban library, just imagine how fast the ALA would rush to defend him or her!
Re:Italian Librarian Acquitted
I think you’re talking apples and oranges (Italy – Cuba).
Also, the book’s title is not strictly its subject…according to the article, it deals with drug use by teens. From the IFEX article, which summarizes the judges decision:
“The book in question was a legally published work recommended for teenagers by the Italian Ministry of Work and Welfare as part of an anti-drug campaign. The judge found that the book itself was not obscene and consequently it will again be included on the shelves of the “Sorbelli” public library in Fanano. In a month, the full verdict will be filed and published. Furthermore, the Italian Parliament may consider passing legislation that protects librarians.”