A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom
A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual
9th Edition
Published on 30. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-8389-1325-3 (ISBN)
Description
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 Rights
Protecting the freedom to read
ALA's Code of Ethics
How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources
Minors and internet activity
Meeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibits
Copyright
Privacy, including the retention of library usage records
The Library Bill of Rights
Protecting the freedom to read
ALA's Code of Ethics
How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources
Minors and internet activity
Meeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibits
Copyright
Privacy, including the retention of library usage records
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Edition
Ninth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago, IL
United States
Publishing group
American Library Association
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
368 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8389-1325-3 (9780838913253)
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Persons
ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is charged with implementing the intellectual freedom policies of the American Library Association through educating librarians and the public about the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association's basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. In order to meet its educational goals, the Office undertakes information, support, and coordination activities.