Intellectual Freedom Manual

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Intellectual freedom and libraries: an overview. 2. Library bill of rights. 3. Protecting the freedom to read. 4. Intellectual freedom and the law. 5. Preparing to preserve and protect intellectual freedom. 6. Working for intellectual freedom. Appendix. Glossary. Selected bibliography. Index.

"Libraries, heavens 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 the freedom to read statement.

Eight newly amended policies along with substantively revised policies and new articles from leading experts address timely issues.

Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all. ALA\'s intellectual freedom manual provides the answers they need.

ALA\'s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is charged with implementing the intellectual freedom policies of the American Library Association through educating librarians and the public about the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the library bill of rights, the Association\'s basic policy on free access to libraries and libraries materials. In order to meet its educational goals, the office undertakes information, support and coordination activities." (jacket)