A history of ALA policy on intellectual freedom : a supplement to the Intellectual freedom manual, tenth edition / compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association ; Martin Garnar, editor ; Trina Magi, assistant editor.
| Other author | Garnar, Martin editor. |
| Other author | Magi, Trina J. editor. |
| Other author | American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom, compiler. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago : ALA Editions, 2021. |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | xi, 260 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. Intellectual freedom and libraries -- ALA and intellectual freedom : a history of policy making -- Part II. Essays on the history of core intellectual freedom documents -- Library bill of rights -- Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- The freedom to read -- Libraries : an American value -- Part III. Essays on the history of interpretations, guidelines, and other statements -- Interpretations of the Library bill of rights and Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- Access to digital resources and services -- Access to library resources and services for minors -- Access to library resources and services regardless of sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation -- Access to resources and services in the school library -- Challenged resources -- Copyright -- Creating policy for your library : user behavior and library use -- Diverse collections -- Economic barriers to information access -- Education and information literacy -- Equity, diversity, inclusion -- Evaluating library collections -- Expurgation of library resources -- Guidelines for library policies -- How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources -- Intellectual freedom principles for academic libraries -- Internet filtering -- Labeling systems -- Library-initiated programs and displays as a resource -- Meeting rooms -- Minors and online activity -- Policy on governmental intimidation -- Politics in American libraries -- Prisoners' right to read -- Privacy -- Rating systems -- Religion in American libraries -- Resolution on the retention of library usage records -- Resolution on workplace speech -- Resolution to protect library user confidentiality in self-serve hold practices -- Restricted access to library materials -- Services to people with disabilities --The universal right to free expression -- User-generated content in library discovery systems -- User-initiated exhibits, displays, and bulletin boards -- Visual and performing arts in libraries. |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Genre/form | Handbooks and manuals. |
| LCCN | 2021018196 |
| ISBN | 9780838937877 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 083893787X (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z711.4 .I57 2021 SUPPL. | ✔ Available | Place Hold |