Intellectual Freedom Manual.

Author/creator Magi, Trina J.
Other author Garnar, Martin.
Format Electronic
Edition1st ed.
PublicationChicago : American Library Association, 2021.
Copyright Date©2021
Description1 online resource (350 pages)
Supplemental ContentClick here to view book
Subjects
Libraries--Censorship. --United States. --Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Intellectual freedom--United States. --Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Contents Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of Contributors -- Introduction and User's Guide -- Part I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries -- 1. What Is Intellectual Freedom? -- 2. Core Intellectual Freedom Documents of the American Library Association -- Library Bill of Rights -- Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- Enforcement of the Code of Ethics Q&amp -- A -- The Freedom to Read -- Libraries: An American Value -- 3. Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library -- Guidelines for Library Policies -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Collection Development and Resource Reconsideration -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Internet Use -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Use of Meeting Rooms and Exhibit Spaces -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Privacy and Confidentiality -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Social Media -- Creating Policy for Your Library-User Behavior and Library Use -- 4. The Right to Receive Information: Libraries, the First Amendment, and the Public Forum Doctrine -- Part II: Intellectual Freedom Issues and Best Practices -- 1. Access to Library Resources and Services -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Access to Digital Resources and Services -- Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation -- Economic Barriers to Information Access -- Prisoners' Right to Read -- Restricted Access to Library Materials -- Services to People with Disabilities -- A Deeper Look -- The Law Regarding Access to the Library: User-Behavior Rules -- 2. Censorship, Challenged Resources, and Internet Filtering -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Challenged Resources -- Expurgation of Library Resources -- Internet Filtering -- A Deeper Look.
Contents How to Respond to Challenges and Concerns about Library Resources -- Sample Form: Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources -- Censorship Beyond Books -- The Law Regarding Access to Library Resources: Removal of Resources -- The Law Regarding Internet Filters -- Internet Filtering and School Libraries -- 3. Children and Youth -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors -- Access to Resources and Services in the School Library -- Minors and Online Activity -- A Deeper Look -- Intellectual Freedom and Young People -- The Law Regarding Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information -- 4. Collection Development and Management -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Diverse Collections -- Evaluating Library Collections -- Labeling Systems -- Rating Systems -- User-Generated Content in Library Discovery Systems -- A Deeper Look -- The Law Regarding Ratings Systems -- 5. Copyright -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Copyright -- A Deeper Look -- The Law Regarding Copyright -- 6. Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, Programming, and Education -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Education and Information Literacy -- Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource -- Meeting Rooms -- User-Initiated Exhibits, Displays, and Bulletin Boards -- A Deeper Look -- The Law Regarding Access to Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Social Media -- 7. Privacy and Confidentiality -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Privacy -- Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records -- Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self-Serve Hold Practices -- A Deeper Look -- The Law Regarding Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries -- 8. Visits and Requests from Law Enforcement -- Issue at a Glance.
Contents Official ALA Policy Statement -- Policy on Governmental Intimidation -- A Deeper Look -- How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines -- When to Call the Police -- The Law Regarding Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records -- 9. Workplace Speech -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statement -- Resolution on Workplace Speech -- A Deeper Look -- Speech in the Workplace Q&amp -- A: An Explanatory Statement of the ALA Code of Ethics -- 10. Special Lenses: Guidance across Issues -- Issue at a Glance -- Official ALA Policy Statements -- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion -- Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries -- Politics in American Libraries -- Religion in American Libraries -- The Universal Right to Free Expression -- Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries -- Part III: Advocacy and Assistance -- 1. Communicating about Intellectual Freedom -- Identifying the Audience -- Creating the Message -- Delivering the Message -- Choosing and Preparing Spokespeople -- Working with the Media -- Dealing with Controversy and Negative Publicity -- Lobbying -- 2. Where to Get Help and Get Involved -- Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms -- Appendix 2: Selected Bibliography -- Appendix 3: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents and Related Statements -- Index.
Abstract The newest edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual is more than simply an update of a foundational text that has served as a crucial resource for more than four decades. It is a living document that serves as the authoritative reference for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Whether you're developing or revising policies, on-boarding new staff or trustees, responding to challenges and controversies, or studying librarianship, you'll find this an indispensable resource, with features such as ALA policy statements, approved by committees and Council, articulating core intellectual freedom principles and best practices; 8 new interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, which address urgent issues like internet filtering, public performances, political activity, religion, and equity, diversity, and inclusion; "Issues at a Glance" sidebars which present key concepts, points of law, tips, and questions for reflection; expanded content about developing library policies that support intellectual freedom; updated information on censorship of library programs, displays, and databases; "Advocacy and Assistance," a section offering concrete guidance when you're called on to talk to the media or meet with legislators; Deeper Look essays which examine the laws related to library operations; advice on when to call the police, when not to, and how to handle personally identifiable information when they arrive; and an expanded glossary.
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ISBN0838948316
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