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Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

By: Trina Magi,Martin Garnar,Office for Intellectual Freedom

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Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

By: Trina Magi,Martin Garnar,Office for Intellectual Freedom

Since it was established in 1967, ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has championed the rights of library users to seek and receive information on all subjects from all points of view without restriction and without having the subject of one's interest examined or scrutinized by others. The new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies. It’s also an indispensable resource for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Fortifying and emboldening professionals and students from across the library spectrum, this manual includes 34 ALA policy statements and documents, 17 new or updated for this edition, addressing patron behavior, internet use, copyright, exhibits, use of meeting spaces, and other common concernsAt-a-glance lists summarizing key issues such as access, challenges and censorship, access by minors to controversial materials, and advocacyExplanations of legal points in clear, easy-to-understand language, alongside case citationsNumerous checklists to help readers stay organizedA glossary and selected bibliographyThis must-have tool will help librarians ensure that institutions of all kinds remain beacons of intellectual freedom.

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A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom: A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

By: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

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A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom: A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

By: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records

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Intellectual Freedom Manual

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By: Office for Intellectual Freedom

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This must-have tool will help librarians ensure that institutions of all kinds remain beacons of intellectual freedom.

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Intellectual Freedom Manual

By: ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

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The newest edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual is more than simply an update of a foundational text that has served as a crucial resource for more than four decades. It is a living document that serves as the authoritative reference for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Whether you're developing or revising policies, on-boarding new staff or trustees, responding to challenges and controversies, or studying librarianship, you’ll find this an indispensable resource, with features such as - ALA policy statements, approved by committees and Council, articulating core intellectual freedom principles and best practices; - 8 new interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, which address urgent issues like internet filtering, public performances, political activity, religion, and equity, diversity, and inclusion; - "Issues at a Glance" sidebars which present key concepts, points of law, tips, and questions for reflection; - expanded content about developing library policies that support intellectual freedom; - updated information on censorship of library programs, displays, and databases; - “Advocacy and Assistance,” a section offering concrete guidance when you’re called on to talk to the media or meet with legislators; - Deeper Look essays which examine the laws related to library operations; - advice on when to call the police, when not to, and how to handle personally identifiable information when they arrive; and - an expanded glossary. Using a topical arrangement with easy-to-read summaries to help readers find information quickly, this manual offers valuable support to library workers as they continue the important work of safeguarding intellectual freedom.

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A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom: A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

By: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

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A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom: A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

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Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library

By: Pat R. Scales,Office for Intellectual Freedom

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By: Pat R. Scales,Office for Intellectual Freedom

Contains scenarios that offer school librarians an overview of the intellectual freedom issues they may face and includes advice on how to handle them and interact with library patrons, covering materials selection, management, programs, access, labeling, privacy, and the Internet.

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Privacy and Freedom of Information in 21st-Century Libraries

By: Jason Griffey,Sarah Houghton-Jan,Eli Neiburger,Office for Intellectual Freedom

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Privacy and Freedom of Information in 21st-Century Libraries

By: Jason Griffey,Sarah Houghton-Jan,Eli Neiburger,Office for Intellectual Freedom

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has assembled an all-star cast of writers to explore the challenges to privacy that ongoing shifts in technology have created, and how librarians can address them.

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Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library

By: Pat R. Scales,Office for Intellectual Freedom

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Intellectual Freedom Manual, Ninth Edition

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