Author: American Library AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Freedom to Read
Author: American Library AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library
Author: Helen R. AdamsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610691393
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Written by a well-known intellectual freedom advocate, this book is a one-stop source for school librarians on intellectual freedom and privacy issues that blends principles with best practices. In order to sort out fact from fiction and become effective, critically thinking adults in a global society, children need access to diverse points of view from authoritative sources in their school libraries. This book provides school librarians with easy-to-read guidance on specific aspects of intellectual freedom and privacy, explaining how the core values of the library profession translate into everyday practice. The readings supply current information and targeted, practical advice on a broad range of topics, including privacy and confidentiality in the context of a school library; working with homeless students, English language learners, and other special needs students; challenges to school library materials; filtering issues; and advocacy for intellectual freedom. Each of the nine chapters begins with an introductory essay examining the topic and concludes with a "key ideas" summary; a list of annotated resources to lead the reader to more information on the individual column topics; and discussion questions. The volume's appendices include the text of the ALA Library Bill of Rights and the Code of Ethics as well as an annotated list of pro-First Amendment and privacy protecting organizations with contact information.
Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library
Author: Pat R. ScalesPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838935818
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Contains scenarios that offer school librarians an overview of the intellectual freedom issues they may face and includes advice on how to handle them and interact with library patrons, covering materials selection, management, programs, access, labeling, privacy, and the Internet.
A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom
Author: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838913253
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records
Beyond Banned Books
Author: Kristin PekollPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838918891
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
This resource from Pekoll, Assistant Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), uses specific case studies to offer practical guidance on safeguarding intellectual freedom related to library displays, programming, and other librarian-created content.
Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries
Author: April M. DawkinsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440872376
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
This up-to-date volume of topical School Library Connection articles provides school librarians and LIS professors with a one-stop source of information for supporting the core library principle of intellectual freedom. School librarians continue to advocate for and champion student privacy and the right to read and have unfettered access to needed information. Updated and current information concerning these issues is critical to school librarians working daily with students, parents, and faculty to manage library programs, services, and print and digital collections. This volume is an invaluable resource as school librarians revisit collection development, scheduling, access, and other policies. Library science professors will find this updated volume useful for information and discussion with students. Drawing on the archives of School Library Connection, Library Media Connection, and School Library Monthly magazines—and with comprehensive updates throughout—chapters tackle privacy, the right to read, censorship, equal access to information, and other intellectual freedom issues. New laws and legal and ethical opinions continue to appear and help inform the daily response school librarians have to current issues. This volume updates all included articles with current legal thought and opinion. Intellectual freedom expert April Dawkins offers practical advice and commentary throughout.
Libraries, Access, and Intellectual Freedom
Author: Barbara M. JonesPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838907610
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Libraries, Access, and Intellectual Freedom is a comprehensive guide to the key intellectual freedom "hot buttons" and the legal issues involved. This unique book offers a practical approach to developing, promoting, and implementing intellectual freedom policies that work.
Scales on Censorship
Author: Pat R. ScalesPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 144225064X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Scales on Censorship: Real Life Lessons from School Library Journal contains Pat R. Scales collected columns, all written in response to active book challenges or questions of intellectual freedom and library ethics. These columns have a ripped from the headlines immediacy even as they reflect the core values and policies of librarianship. They are organized by topic and each is framed with a brief new introductory essay. Scales’ powerful reputation and practical ethically-based solutions has made her a key spokesperson and support for librarians working under a censorship siege.
Banned Books
Author: Robert P. DoylePublisher:
ISBN: 9780838985472
Category : Banned Books Week
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Back Cover of Book: Banned books: Challenging Our Freedom To Read provides a famework for understanding censorship and the protections guaranteed to us through the first amendment. Interpretations of the uniquely American notion of freedom of expression - and our freedom to read what we choose - are supplemented by straightforward, easily accessible information that will inspire further exploration. This updated and expanded 2010 edition features a new, streamlined design that will make this an essential reference you'll return to time and again. Contents include: Insight - the challenge of censorship; Interpretation - the first amendment, the freedom of expression, and the freedom to read; Information - first amendment timeline, court cases, glossary, bibliography and quotations; Ideas - celebration guide for banned books week and communication guide for librarians; Incidents - top ten challenged books of 2009 and challenged or banned books - more than 1800 titles listed alphabetically by author plus title, topical, and geographical indices.
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