Author: American Library Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 16

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Author: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838913253
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 359

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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

Author: Helen R. Adams
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 280

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Over two-thirds of all challenges to books and other resources reported to the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom occur in schools. This book explores intellectual freedom issues in school library media programs including selection of resources and materials selection policies, challenges and censorship, students' freedom to read, patron privacy and confidentiality of library records, the blocking of Internet resources, access to the school library media center, its resources, and services for students with special needs, and advocacy for minors' First Amendment rights in school library media programs. Throughout the text, practicing public school and private school library media specialists at different grade levels candidly share their stories and observations on how intellectual freedom principles and ALA policy statements apply to real life situations. Attorney Mary Minow provides vital information about the impact of the First Amendment, federal and state law, and court decisions on minors using libraries in schools. Whether a library media specialist in the field or a student in a graduate or undergraduate library and information studies program, readers will find both practical information and advice to complement the concepts found in the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Manual. Print and Web resources are included.

Author: April M. Dawkins
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 1440872368
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"Despite censorship, fake news, and fear, school librarians champion every student's right to know"--

Author: Kristin Pekoll
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838918891
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 197

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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.

Author: American Association of School Librarians
Publisher: STA - Standards ALA ALA Editions AASL
ISBN: 9780838915790
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The new National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries reflect an evolution of AASL Standards, building on philosophical foundations and familiar elements of previous standards while featuring the new streamlined AASL Standards Integrated Framework for learners, school librarians, and school libraries.

Author: Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Intellectual Freedom Committee
Publisher: Association for Educational Communications & Technology
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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The Intellectual Freedom Committee of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) has developed this handbook to assist schools in strengthening their philosophy and curriculum, encourage the purchase of the best and most appropriate educational media, and provide support to the administrator, teacher, and media specialist in potentially controversial areas. A position statement on intellectual freedom and guidelines for developing an educational media selection policy are given. Appendices include: (1) a checklist for survival against censorship, (2) a sample policy statement, (3) an evaluation guide for instructional materials, (4) a sample form to request the reconsideration of instructional materials, (5) checklists for school media advisory committee reconsideration of instructional materials, (6) a directory of contacts for intellectual freedom matters, (7) a selected list of organizations with intellectual freedom manuals, and (8) a bibliography on issues of intellectual freedom. (MER)

Author: Office for Intellectual Freedom
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838935907
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 466

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This indispensible volume includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.

Author: Pat R. Scales
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838935818
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 169

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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.

Author: Helen R. Adams
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610691393
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 281

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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.