Overview

• Videos show books discarded behind the New College of Florida library, sparking controversy.
• School president Richard Corcoran claims the disposal was routine and necessary, but critics dispute this.
• Library dean Shannon Hausinger placed on leave for not following state administrative requirements.
• Trustee Christopher Rufo publicly supported the disposal, calling the books 'trash.'
• The incident is part of a broader conservative effort to reshape the college's policies and programs.