| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 273 pages) : form |
| Contents |
Intellectual freedom and libraries. What is intellectual freedom? / by Barbara M. Jones ; Core intellectual freedom documents of the American Library Association ; Creating intellectual freedom policies for your library ; The right to receive information : libraries, the First Amendment, and the public forum doctrine / by Theresa Chmara -- Intellectual freedom issues and best practices. Access to library resources and services ; Censorship, challenged resources, and internet filtering ; Children and youth ; Collection development and management ; Copyright ; Meeting rooms, exhibit spaces, and programs ; Privacy and confidentiality ; Visits and requests from law enforcement ; Workplace speech -- Advocacy and assistance. Communicating about intellectual freedom ; Where to get help and get involved / by Nanette Perez and Trina Magi |
| Summary |
An essential reference for librarians seeking information and guidance in applying the principles of intellectual freedom in library service. It covers current ALA intellectual freedom polices and guidelines; includes essays on the issues, principles, and law; and provides practical help for librarians and trustees |
| Bibliography |
"Appendix 2: Selected bibliography / by Loretta Gaffney": pages 257-260 |
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"Appendix 3: Core Intellectual freedom documents and related statements": pages 261-262 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Libraries -- Censorship -- United States
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Intellectual freedom -- United States
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
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Intellectual freedom
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Libraries -- Censorship
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Magi, Trina J., editor
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Garnar, Martin, editor
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American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom.
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| ISBN |
9780838913369 |
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0838913369 |
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9780838913376 |
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0838913377 |
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