Intellectual Freedom Manual

by Office For Intellectual Freedom

• ISBN13: 9780838935903
• ISBN10: 0838935907
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-31
• Publisher: Ala Editions

Summary

Updated for the first time since 2005, this indispensable volume includes revised interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights along with key intellectual freedom guidelines and policies, including

-Newly amended and updated policies

-A new chapter, Interactivity and the Internet, and other fresh material on intellectual freedom and privacy in online social networks

-An examination of intellectual freedom for disabled library patrons

-Coverage of the latest USA PATRIOT Act debates and extensions

Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all. ALA s Intellectual Freedom Manual provides the answers they need.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
Contributors	p. xxi
Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview	p. 1
Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept	p. 3
ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview
Challenges and Issues Today	p. 37
Library Bill of Rights	p. 47
Library Bill of Rights: Policy Statement	p. 49
History	p. 50
Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations	p. 62
Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
Interpretation	p. 68
History	p. 71
Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks
Interpretation	p. 73
History	p. 77
Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
Interpretation	p. 83
History	p. 86
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
Interpretation	p. 91
History	p. 94
Challenged Materials
Interpretation	p. 100
History	p. 102
Diversity in Collection Development
Interpretation	p. 107
History	p. 109
Economic Barriers to Information Access
Interpretation	p. 116
History	p. 119
Evaluating Library Collections
Interpretation	p. 122
History	p. 124
Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards
Interpretation	p. 126
History	p. 128
Expurgation of Library Materials
Interpretation	p. 131
History	p. 133
Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Interpretation	p. 136
History	p. 139
Importance of Education to Intellectual Freedom
Interpretation	p. 146
History	p. 148
Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
Interpretation	p. 150
History	p. 153
Labeling and Rating Systems
Interpretation	p. 155
History	p. 157
Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource
Interpretation	p. 164
History	p. 166
Meeting Rooms
Interpretation	p. 169
History	p. 171
Minors and Internet Interactivity
Interpretation	p. 172
History	p. 175
Privacy
Interpretation	p. 177
History	p. 181
Restricted Access to Library Materials
Interpretation	p. 183
History	p. 186
Services to Persons with Disabilities
Interpretation	p. 191
History	p. 193
The Universal Right to Free Expression
Interpretation	p. 195
History	p. 198
Protecting the Freedom to Read	p. 201
The Freedom to Read
Policy Statement	p. 203
History	p. 208
Libraries: An American Value
Policy Statement	p. 224
History	p. 226
Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information, Library Resources, and Library Services	p. 228
Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services, and Facilities
Guidelines	p. 229
History	p. 232
Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage
Guidelines	p. 236
History	p. 239
Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources
Procedural Statement	p. 242
History	p. 246
Related Policies, Statements, and Documents	p. 250
Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation	p. 254
Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records
Policy Statement	p. 255
History	p. 257
Suggested Procedures for Implementing "Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records"
Procedures	p. 261
History	p. 263
Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records
Resolution	p. 265
History	p. 267
Policy concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about Library Users
Policy Statement	p. 269
History	p. 271
Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy: Privacy Tool Kit
Guidelines	p. 273
History	p. 283
RFID in Libraries: Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines
Procedural Statement	p. 284
History	p. 288
Policy on Governmental Intimidation
Policy Statement	p. 294
History	p. 295
Related Policies, Statements, and Documents	p. 299
Code of Ethics of the American Library Association	p. 301
Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
Policy Statement	p. 303
History	p. 305
Enforcement of the "Code of Ethics of the American Library Association": Questions and Answers	p. 320
Resolution on Workplace Speech
Resolution	p. 325
History	p. 326
Questions and Answers on Speech in the Workplace: An Explanatory Statement of the "ALA Code of Ethics"	p. 329
Intellectual Freedom and the Law	p. 335
Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine	p. 337
Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information	p. 351
Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries	p. 361
Preserving, Protecting, and Working for Intellectual Freedom	p. 373
Preparing for and Responding to Challenges	p. 375
Communicating the Intellectual Freedom Message	p. 386
Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom	p. 396
Rallying for Intellectual Freedom: Where to Go for Help and How You Can Help	p. 404
Glossary	p. 417
Selected Bibliography	p. 419
Index	p. 423
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