The national Library of Norway manages the database in cooperation with an International Board.

“Nothing is added to the original text, but those words and expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud in a family.” -Thomas Bowdler. English author and editor (1754-1825)
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About the project:
> In honour of
> History of censorship
> Norwegian pioneer project
> Organisation
> Collaborators and contributors
> Funding
> Future development

The project organisation

Members of The International Board of Beacon for Freedom of Expression
Mr. Helge Sønneland (chair), Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs
Mr. Ismail Serageldin, Library of Alexandria
Mr. Paul Sturges, International Federation of Library Associations
Mr. Andreas Føllesdal, Norwegian Center for Human Rights
Ms. Svanhild Aabø, National Library of Norway

Management
Ms. Marianne Takle, National Library of Norway
Ms. Tove Jareld, National Library of Norway