Title Intellectual freedom manual / compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association

Edition 7th ed Published Chicago : American Library Association, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 521 pages) Contents PART I. Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview -- 1. Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept / Candace D. Morgan -- 2. ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview / Judith F. Krug -- 3. Challenges and Issues Today / Evelyn Shaevel, Beverley Becker, and Candace D. Morgan PART II. Library Bill of Rights -- 1. Library Bill of Rights: The Policy -- 2. Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations. 2.1. Access for Children and Young People to Nonprint Formats. 2.2. Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks. 2.3. Access to Library Resources and Services regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation. 2.4. Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program. 2.5. Challenged Materials. 2.6. Diversity in Collection Development. 2.7. Economic Barriers to Information Access. 2.8. Evaluating Library Collections. 2.9. Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards. 2.10. Expurgation of Library Materials. 2.11. Free Access to Libraries for Minors. 2.12. Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries. 2.13. Labels and Rating Systems. 2.14. Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource. 2.15. Meeting Rooms. 2.16. Privacy. 2.17. Restricted Access to Library Materials. 2.18. The Universal Right to Free Expression PART III. Protecting the Freedom to Read -- 1. The Freedom to Read -- 2. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- 3. Libraries: An American Value -- 4. Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information and Library Services. 4.1. Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities. 4.2. Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage. 4.3. Resolution on Access to the Use of Libraries and Information by Individuals with Physical or Mental Impairment. 4.4. Related Policies and Statements -- 5. Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation. 5.1. Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records. 5.2. Suggested Procedures for Implementing "Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records". 5.3. Confidentiality and Coping with Law Enforcement Inquiries: Guidelines for the Library and Its Staff. 5.4. Policy concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about Library Users. 5.5. Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy. 5.6. Policy on Governmental Intimidation. 5.7. Other Policies Related to Confidentiality and Privacy -- 6. Guidelines, Resolutions, and Statements Related to the Internet. 6.1. Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy. 6.2. Other Policies and Statements Related to the Internet -- 7. Statements and Documents Related to Library Resources. 7.1. Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources. 7.2. Other Documents Related to Library Resources PART IV. Intellectual Freedom and the Law -- 1. Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine / Theresa Chmara -- 2. Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information / Theresa Chmara -- 3. Libraries and the Internet / Judith F. Krug -- 4. Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries / Candace D. Morgan, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, and Daniel Mach PART V. Preparing to Preserve and Protect Intellectual Freedom -- 1. Essential Preparation / Beverley Becker -- 2. ommunicating the Intellectual Freedom Message / Linda K. Wallace and Larra Clark -- 3. Responding to Organized Challenges / Beverley Becker PART VI. Working for Intellectual Freedom -- 1. Free People Read Freely: Knowing Where to Go for Help / Don Wood -- 2. Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom / ALA Washington Office Summary Libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and information, face wide-ranging challenges relating to privacy and censorship from government, special interest groups, and others. With the updated seventh edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, librarians have practical support at hand to address these troubling problems. This bible for intellectual freedom includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, along with the ALA Code of Ethics and Freedom to Read Statement. Eight newly Amended policies:. Access for Ch Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 497-498) and index Notes English Print version record Subject Libraries -- Censorship -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Intellectual freedom -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Freedom of information -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Censorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- Collection Development. Freedom of information Censorship Intellectual freedom Libraries -- Censorship United States Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals Form Electronic book Author American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom LC no. 2005022409 ISBN 0838998437 9780838998434

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