A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. School library policies school libraries ca dept of education. Each section of this manual tells you how we deal with particular actions, cases, or. Ala intellectual freedom manual, 2006, introduction the freedom of expression guaranteed by the first amendment and the corollary of that freedom, the freedom to read, is uniquely fulfilled by the library. Proponents of intellectual freedom would benefit from having a copy of this manual on hand. Trina magi is a library professor and reference and instruction librarian at the university of vermont. Information regarding school library collection and selection policies. Intellectual freedom manual office for intellectual freedom download bok.
Intellectual freedom 101 american libraries magazine. This means reading, listening, and viewing are individual, private matters. Massachusetts library association intellectual freedom. The intellectual disability and related disabilities idrd manual provides an indepth, thorough description of the process of applying for and acquiring an idrd waiver. Viewed as an integral component of a democratic society, intellectual freedom protects an individuals right to access, explore, consider, and express ideas and information as the basis for a selfgoverning, wellinformed citizenry. Intellectual freedom manual archives intellectual freedom blog. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. The trade marks manual sets out guidance on the intellectual property office work practices. The new york library association nyla intellectual freedom committee. Why intellectual freedom matters paul sturges delivered at bobcatsss conference, tallinn, estonia, jan. Intellectual disability and related disabilities waiver ddsn. The june 25, 2010 june 25, 2010 jonathan kelley intellectual freedom issues, midwinter meetingannual conference, uncategorized.
It is a fundamental concept on which libraries are built. Arba some barriers to reading are imposed by community members, parents, and laws, and librarians ought to be familiar with readers rights and the librarys responsibility to its readers. Its also an indispensable resource for daytoday guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Prepared by the 19901991 ola intellectual freedom committee. Intellectualfreedomforteens download intellectualfreedomforteens ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies.
Alas intellectual freedom manual provides the answers they need. The manual has evolved over seven editions, and this seventh edition reflects the changing landscape of issues related to intellectual freedom, such as censorship, privacy, and confidentiality. An examination of intellectual freedom for disabled library patrons. However, intellectual freedom cannot bring itself into existence. Challenges and issues today evelyn shaevel, beverley becker, and candace d. Ifc publishes this manual in order to provide library staff and their governing.
Intellectual freedom cooperative childrens book center. Intellectual freedom manual maryland library association. Definitions of disability a different view of disability recognising intellectual disability from other conditions. The intellectual freedom committee serves as a resource for libraries where materials are challenged and on issues related to intellectual freedom. She has chaired state and regional intellectual freedom committees, served on the ala intellectual freedom committee, and published a number of articles on privacy. Vaasl intellectual freedom manual by vaasl intellectual. Intellectual freedom manual the florida library association intellectual freedom committee, chaired by robin shader, has revised and updated the fla il freedom manual. The manual is divided into six parts, with each part composed of multiple articles on the topic. Id like to reflect on my ideas of some of our freedoms. Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. Jun 25, 2010 the newly revised and updated eighth edition of the intellectual freedom manual makes its debut today at the ala store at the 2010 ala annual conference in washington, d. The fastpaced, onehour panel let attendees learn about the intellectual freedom activities ala and its affiliates are working on and how they are defending first amendment rights.
My thanks go to charlene cain and her committee for all of their hard work on revising the 2000 edition. While anyone is free to select or reject materials for themselves or their own minor children, the freedom of others to read or inquire will not be restricted. Much has changed in libraries and society since the publication of the 2004 revision of the nebraska library association intellectual freedom manual. Intellectual freedom manual office for intellectual freedom.
Coverage of the latest usa patriot act debates and extensions. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Read more about her, her work in promoting equity and justice in the digital cultural record, and the award itself here. Click download or read online button to intellectualfreedomforteens book pdf for free now. As you look over the intellectual freedom manual, think of the freedoms we enjoy as a nation of readers. Freedom manual prepared by the office for intellectual freedom of the american library association was another essential reference source. Since it was established in 1967, alas office for intellectual freedom oif has championed the rights of library users to seek and receive information on all subjects from all points of view without restriction and without having the subject of ones interest examined or scrutinized by others. The sixth edition includes new material on libraries and the internet, including guidelines for library use of filtering software, and for the. Knowledge quest, intellectual freedom 101 print journal edition, 36 no 2. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition by trina magi. This manual is designed to answer practical questions faced by librarians in applying the principles of intellectual freedom to library service. Part 1, intellectual freedom and libraries, provides foundational information. Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual freedom. Compiled by office for intellectual freedom of the american library association.
The manual has evolved over seven editions, and this seventh edition reflects the changing. Download pdf intellectualfreedomforteens free online. Ala actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedomthe rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the first amendment. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable.
The manual contains lots of information to help with the training as well as worksheets to provide a more practical element to the course. Apr 24, 2019 sampling of resources for districts and schools for developing and revising policies for selection, intellectual freedom, acceptable use, privacy, and weeding. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. This issue of louisiana libraries contains the lla intellectual freedom manual.
Let this manual be your support and guidance for anything dealing with these matters. The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of american national standard for information sciencespermanence of paper for printed library materials, ansi z39. Over time, it grew considerably in size and scope, containing official ala policy statements on intellectual freedom and essays. Since it was established in 1967, alas office for intellectual freedom oif has championed the rights of library users to seek. From the intellectual freedom manual sixth edition, office for intellectual freedom, ala. Mar 22, 2017 the manual contains lots of information to help with the training as well as worksheets to provide a more practical element to the course. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction. The consensus of the current members of the nebraska library association round table on intellectual freedom nla if was not to just revise the former manual, but to create an entirely new edition. Libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and in. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth editioneeditions ebook. If the purpose of intellectual freedom 101, held friday afternoon, was to get the conference off to a lively start, it was successful. Abstract although intellectual freedom is treated in the united nations universal declaration on human rights article 19 as a human right, some people still argue that it is a. The intellectual freedom manual has been an essential resource for decades. Intellectual freedom manual by trina magi overdrive.
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. Intellectual freedom handbook kentucky library association. A utilitarian case for intellectual freedom in libraries. Introduction to intellectual disability what is intellectual disability. Core intellectual freedom documents of ala, such as library bill of rights, are presented next, followed by practical information about. She has won several awards for her intellectual freedom advocacy. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data intellectual freedom manual compiled by the office for intellectual freedom of the american. May 09, 2014 intellectual freedom manual the florida library association intellectual freedom committee, chaired by robin shader, has revised and updated the fla il freedom manual. Intellectual freedom manual europe pmc article europe. Congratulations to our first civil liberties champion award winner, salem state universitys dr.
Intellectual freedom manual ala store american library. Intellectual freedom manual compiled by the office for intellectual freedom of the american. Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual. The newly revised and updated eighth edition of the intellectual freedom manual makes its debut today at the ala store at the 2010 ala annual conference in washington, d. Florida library association intellectual freedom manual. Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the intellectual freedom manual traces a history of alas commitment to fighting censorship.
Nebraska intellectual freedom manual by round table on. Each school district has its own selection and collection development policy which is approved by the governing board. We begin a new year with information needed to protect our intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom manual may 9 2014 pdf florida library. Nebraska intellectual freedom manual 3 libraries must facilitate access in every way possible. It begins with an essay that defines intellectual freedom and explains how it applies to school, public, and academic libraries. Intellectual freedom manual book king county library. Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all.
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