ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

American librarianship and human rights

So, let me explain what librarianship and human rights mean.

First, librarianship is about libraries and the people who work in them. Libraries are a special place where people can go to read books, use computers, and learn new things. Librarians are the people who work in libraries and help people find the books and information they need.

On the other hand, human rights are the things that people deserve just because they are human. These are things like the right to be treated equally, the right to have freedom of speech, and the right to be safe and protected.

Now, when we talk about American librarianship and human rights, it means that librarians in America believe that everyone who comes to the library deserves to have their human rights protected. This means that librarians work hard to make sure that everyone who comes to the library is treated with respect, no matter who they are or where they come from.

For example, if someone comes to the library and needs help finding information on a sensitive topic, like immigration or mental health, librarians will do their best to make sure that person feels safe and supported. Librarians also work to protect people's privacy when they use library computers or check out books.

Librarians in America believe that everyone has the right to access information and learn new things. This is why libraries have free books, computers, and other materials available for everyone to use. Librarians also work to make sure that people who might not have access to information and technology at home, like low-income families or people who live in rural areas, have the same opportunities to learn and grow.

So, in summary, American librarianship and human rights mean that librarians in America believe that everyone who comes to the library deserves to be treated with respect and has the right to access information and learn new things, no matter who they are or where they come from.