Intellectual Freedom Manual
by American Library Association
American Library Association, 2006
Paper: 978-0-8389-3561-3
Library of Congress Classification Z711.4.I57 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification 25.213
TOC
CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION CONTRIBUTORS 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 History 2. Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations 2.1 Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials Interpretation History 2.2 Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks Interpretation History 2.3 Access to Library Resources and Services regardless of Sex, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation Interpretation History 2.4 Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program Interpretation History 2.5 Challenged Materials Interpretation History 2.6 Diversity in Collection Development Interpretation History 2.7 Economic Barriers to Information Access Interpretation History 2.8 Evaluating Library Collections Interpretation History 2.9 Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards Interpretation History 2.10 Expurgation of Library Materials Interpretation History 2.11 Free Access to Libraries for Minors Interpretation History 2.12 Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries Interpretation History 2.13 Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource Interpretation History 2.14 Meeting Rooms Interpretation History 2.15 Privacy Interpretation History 2.16 Restricted Access to Library Materials Interpretation History 2.17 Labels and Rating Systems Interpretation History 2.18 The Universal Right to Free Expression Interpretation History PART III Protecting the Freedom to Read 1. The Freedom to Read Policy Statement History 2. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Policy Statement History 3. Libraries: An American Value Policy Statement History 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 Guidelines History 4.2 Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage Guidelines History 4.3 Resolution on Access to the Use of Libraries and Information by Individuals with Physical or Mental Impairment Resolution History 4.4 Other Policies Related to Access to Information and Library Services 5. Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy and Government Intimidation 5.1 Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records Policy Statement History 5.2 Suggested Procedures for Implementing "Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records" Procedures History 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 Policy Statement History 5. 5 Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy Guidelines History 5.6 Policy on Governmental Intimidation Policy Statement History 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 Guidelines History 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 Procedural Statement History 7.2 Other Documents Related to Library Resources 8. Questions & Answers on Librarian Speech in the Workplace; an interpretive statement to the ALA Code of Ethics PART IV Intellectual Freedom and the Law 1. Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine THERESA CHMARA 2. Minor's 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. Communicating the Intellectual Freedom Message LINDA K. WALLACE AND LARRA CLARK 4. 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 APPENDIXES 1. Selected Bibliography 2. 2, Glossary 3. 3. Navigating the OIF Web Site INDEX
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