A history of ALA policy on intellectual freedom A supplement to the Intellectual freedom manual, tenth edition

Book - 2021

"This book is a companion volume to the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Manual, tenth edition. This volume provides essays about the history and development of official ALA documents on intellectual freedom"--

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Genres
Handbooks and manuals
Published
Chicago : ALA Editions 2021.
Language
English
Corporate Author
American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom
Corporate Author
American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom (compiler)
Physical Description
xi, 260 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN
9780838937877
  • Introduction and User's Guide
  • Part I. Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
  • 1. ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A History of Policy Making
  • Part II. Essays on the History of Core Intellectual Freedom Documents
  • 2. Library Bill of Rights
  • 3. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
  • 4. The Freedom to Read
  • 5. Libraries: An American Value
  • Part III. Essays on the History of Interpretations, Guidelines, and Other Statements
  • 6. Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
  • 7. Access to Digital Resources and Services
  • 8. Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors
  • 9. Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
  • 10. Access to Resources and Services in the School Library
  • 11. Challenged Resources
  • 12. Copyright
  • 13. Creating Policy for Your Library-User Behavior and Library Use
  • 14. Diverse Collections
  • 15. Economic Barriers to Information Access
  • 16. Education and Information Literacy
  • 17. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
  • 18. Evaluating Library Collections
  • 19. Expurgation of Library Resources
  • 20. Guidelines for Library Policies
  • 21. How to Respond to Challenges and Concerns about Library Resources
  • 22. Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
  • 23. Internet Filtering
  • 24. Labeling Systems
  • 25. Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource
  • 26. Meeting Rooms
  • 27. Minors and Online Activity
  • 28. Policy on Governmental Intimidation
  • 29. Politics in American Libraries
  • 30. Prisoners' Right to Read
  • 31. Privacy
  • 32. Rating Systems
  • 33. Religion in American Libraries
  • 34. Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records
  • 35. Resolution on Workplace Speech
  • 36. Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self-Serve Hold Practices
  • 37. Restricted Access to Library Materials
  • 38. Services to People with Disabilities
  • 39. The Universal Right to Free Expression
  • 40. User-Generated Content in Library Discovery Systems
  • 41. User-Initiated Exhibits, Displays, and Bulletin Boards
  • 42. Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries
  • About the Editors
  • Subject Index to Essays
  • Index