I've created this post for folks who bring me in as a speaker. Typically, they want three things: a brief biography/blurb, a photo, and a description of the session I'm giving. Here's the blurb: LaRue is the former executive director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom , and the Freedom to Read Foundation . Author of " The New Inquisition : Understanding and Managing Intellectual Freedom Challenges," LaRue was a public library director for many years (including a 24 year tenure as director of the Douglas County Libraries in Colorado), as well as a weekly newspaper columnist and cable TV host. He has written, spoken, and consulted on leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. Photo The session description, of course, varies! Contact information: Please direct all communications to jlarue [at] jlarue [dot] com. Phone: 7 2 0 . 5 3 0 . 4 2 9 4 No spam, please! ...