Intellectual Freedom Manual

by Office for Intellectual Freedom

• ISBN13: 9780838935613
• ISBN10: 0838935613
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-30
• Publisher: Ala Editions

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	xv
Contributors	xix
PART I Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview
Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept	3	(11)
Candace D. Morgan
Ala and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview	14	(31)
Judith F. Krug
Challenges and Issues Today	45	(28)
Evelyn Shaevel
Beverley Becker
Candace D. Morgan
PART II Library Bill of Rights
Library Bill of Rights: The Policy
History	55	(18)
Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations	73	(270)
Access for Children and Young People to Nonprint Formats
Interpretation	78	(3)
History	81	(3)
Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
Interpretation	84	(5)
History	89	(5)
Access to Library Resources and Services regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
Interpretation	94	(3)
History	97	(5)
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
Interpretation	102	(3)
History	105	(6)
Challenged Materials
Interpretation	111	(1)
History	112	(5)
Diversity in Collection Development
Interpretation	117	(2)
History	119	(9)
Economic Barriers to Information Access
Interpretation	128	(4)
History	132	(6)
Evaluating Library Collections
Interpretation	138	(1)
History	138	(2)
Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards
Interpretation	140	(2)
History	142	(4)
Expurgation of Library Materials
Interpretation	146	(2)
History	148	(4)
Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Interpretation	152	(3)
History	155	(11)
Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
Interpretation	166	(3)
History	169	(2)
Labels and Rating Systems
Interpretation	171	(2)
History	173	(9)
Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource
Interpretation	182	(2)
History	184	(3)
Meeting Rooms
Interpretation	187	(2)
History	189	(1)
Privacy
Interpretation	190	(5)
History	195	(2)
Restricted Access to Library Materials
Interpretation	197	(2)
History	199	(7)
The Universal Right to Free Expression
Interpretation	206	(4)
History	210	(5)
PART III Protecting the Freedom to Read
The Freedom to Read
Policy Statement	215	(6)
History	221	(23)
Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
Policy Statement	244	(2)
History	246	(20)
Libraries: An American Value
Policy Statement	266	(2)
History	268	(4)
Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information and Library Services
Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities
Guidelines	272	(4)
History	276	(4)
Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage
Guidelines	280	(4)
History	284	(3)
Resolution on Access to the Use of Libraries and Information by Individuals with Physical or Mental Impairment
Resolution	287	(2)
History	289	(1)
Related Policies and Statements	290	(3)
Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation
Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records
Policy Statement	293	(2)
History	295	(5)
Suggested Procedures for Implementing ``Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records''
Procedures	300	(2)
History	302	(2)
Confidentiality and Coping with Law Enforcement Inquiries: Guidelines for the Library and Its Staff	304	(10)
Policy concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about Library Users
Policy Statement	314	(3)
History	317	(2)
Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy
Guidelines	319	(14)
History	333	(1)
Policy on Governmental Intimidation
Policy Statement	334	(1)
History	335	(5)
Other Policies Related to Confidentiality and Privacy	340	(3)
Guidelines, Resolutions, and Statements Related to the Internet	343	(26)
Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy
Guidelines	344	(8)
History	352	(2)
Other Policies and Statements Related to the Internet	354	(3)
Statements and Documents Related to Library Resources
Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources
Procedural Statement	357	(4)
History	361	(5)
Other Documents Related to Library Resources	366	(3)
PART IV Intellectual Freedom and the Law
Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine	369	(15)
Theresa Chmara
Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information	384	(10)
Theresa Chmara
Libraries and the Internet	394	(8)
Judith F. Krug
Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries	402	(15)
Candace D. Morgan
Deborah Caldwell-Stone
Daniel Mach
PART V Preparing to Preserve and Protect Intellectual Freedom
Essential Preparation	417	(12)
Beverley Becker
Communicating the Intellectual Freedom Message	429	(11)
Linda K. Wallace
Larra Clark
Responding to Organized Challenges	440	(9)
Beverley Becker
PART VI Working for Intellectual Freedom
Free People Read Freely: Knowing Where to Go for Help	449	(22)
Don Wood
Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom	471	(10)
Appendix: Navigating the OIF Website	481	(14)
Glossary	495	(2)
Selected Bibliography	497	(2)
Index	499