The florida library association intellectual freedom committee, chaired by robin shader, has revised and updated the fla il freedom manual. View intellectual freedom research papers on academia. Intellectual freedom, academic freedom, and the academic. This issue of louisiana libraries contains the lla intellectual freedom manual. Richard danner and barbara bintliff define academic freedom broadly as the atmosphere of free inquiry and discussion necessary to find and teach truth. Intellectual freedom manual provides answers and guidance. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, andrew dickson and others published unordering intellectual freedom find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Intellectual freedom statements american library association american library association. Home blog topics updating the intellectual freedom manual. 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. In preparing the ninth edition of alas intellectual freedom manual, the editor interviewed librarians to determine if there were new areas of concern that needed to be addressed. Updating the intellectual freedom manual knowledge quest. Intellectual freedom manual by american library association.
Intellectual freedom policy and the library bill of rights a d o p t e d s e p t e mb e r 2 0 1 9 t h e p l a i n f i e l d g u i l f o rd t o wn sh i p p u b l i c l i b ra ry su p p o rt s t h e p ri n ci p l e s o f i n t e l l e ct u a l f re e d o m a d o p t e d b y t h e a me ri ca n l i b ra ry a sso ci a t i o n a n d a s st a t e d i. Intellectual freedom definition is freedom that allows people to think about or study what they want. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through. The intellectual freedom blogs purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the american library association ala. The american library associations office for intellectual freedom publishes the intellectual freedom manual, now in its ninth edition. Responding to organized challenges beverley becker part vi working for intellectual freedom 1. Florida library association intellectual freedom manual. Intellectual freedom cannot be limited or extended by personal beliefs and preferences. The manual has evolved over seven editions, and this seventh edition reflects the changing. Nebraska intellectual freedom manual by nebraska library. Introduction to intellectual freedom was created as part of a video series for the intellectual freedom round table by a group of alas 2019. Alas office for intellectual freedom oif is charged with implementing the intellectual freedom policies of the american library association through educating librarians and the public about the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the library bill of rights, the associations basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. Intellectual freedom cooperative childrens book center.
In preparing the ninth edition of alas intellectual freedom manual, the editor interviewed librarians to determine if there were new. She has won several awards for her intellectual freedom advocacy. All writers are required to consent to the policy and purpose of the intellectual freedom blog. Amish tripathi asserts the moral right to be identified as. An examination of intellectual freedom for disabled library patrons coverage of the latest usa pariot act debates and extensions now, as never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all. Part 1, intellectual freedom and libraries, provides foundational information. An interpretation of the library bill of rights adopted june 30, 1972. The office for intellectual freedom oif and the ala intellectual freedom committee ifc has started the process for revising the 9th edition of the intellectual freedom manual published in 2015 rationale for a new edition. Intellectual freedom policy and the library bill of rights. Content will align with ala policy or will be clearly stated otherwise. Click download or read online button to get the intellectual life pdf book now. It begins with an essay that defines intellectual freedom and explains how it applies to school, public, and academic libraries. My thanks go to charlene cain and her committee for all of their hard work on revising the 2000 edition. Pretty funny girl podcast youtube power hour podcast.
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 intellectual freedom manual, first published in 1974, combines. The principles of intellectual freedomthe idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideasare hallmarks of the library and education professions. Over time, it grew considerably in size and scope, containing official ala policy statements on intellectual freedom and essays. The blog is managed and edited by staff of alas office for intellectual freedom oif to raise awareness of timesensitive news, issues in the field. Intellectual freedom manual ala store american library. The intellectual life pdf download ebook pdf, epub. Aaron swartz and the rise of free culture on the internet. One response to the question what is intellectual freedom. A manual for individuals and families iii this manual is designed to provide accurate and timely information in regard to the subject matter covered. This bible for intellectual freedom libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and information, face wideranging challenges relating to privacy and censorship from government, special. 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. Alas office for intellectual freedom is celebrating 50 years of.
The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies. Freedom manual prepared by the office for intellectual freedom of the american library association was another essential reference source. Download pdf intellectualfreedomforteens free online. Lobbying for intellectual freedom ala washington office. Intellectual freedom manual maryland library association. This edition updates the 2006 edition with new links and some new content. Main introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 appendix a appendix b appendix c appendix d texas library association intellectual freedom statement a. A fresh look at the library bill of rights table of contents intellectual freedom and censorship information for nebraskas librarians. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition ala store. For this reason, it is important for cope to be aware of current ethical concerns and provide guidance to librarians. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without. This manual is designed to answer practical questions faced by librarians in applying the principles of intellectual freedom to library service. Intellectual freedom the principles of intellectual freedomthe idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideasare hallmarks of the library and education professions.
Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual freedom. It is a fundamental concept on which libraries are built. The board of directors empowers the intellectual freedom committee to investigate and report to the. Click download or read online button to intellectualfreedomforteens book pdf for free now.
Intellectual freedom is a tenet that makes the library profession unique, in serving the minority as well as the majorityin collections that reflect the unpopular as well as the popularand in protecting the utmost privacy of library users. Office for intellectual freedom updated for the first time since 2005, this indispensable volume includes revised interpretations of the library bill of rights along with key intellectual freedom guidelines and policies. Core intellectual freedom documents of ala, such as library bill of rights, are presented next, followed by practical information about. The manual is divided into six parts, with each part composed of multiple articles on the topic. 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. Published by the office for intellectual freedom of the american library association, it represents the official articulation of the stance of this organization on this issue. The sixth edition includes new material on libraries and the internet, including guidelines for library use of filtering software, and for the. Intellectual freedom documents from the library commission. Coverage of the latest usa patriot act debates and extensions.
Proponents of intellectual freedom would benefit from having a copy of this manual on hand. Its also an indispensable resource for daytoday guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. In view of these facts, this handbook has been developed by the intellectual freedom committee of the oklahoma library association. Much has changed in libraries and society since the publication of the 2004 revision of the nebraska library association intellectual freedom manual. Oif carries the free speech torch in publications, webinars, workshops, and keynotes. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable.
It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a debate, cause or movement may be explored. Intellectual freedom is not social justice progressive librarians. 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. 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. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access. Alaska library association report instances of questioned materials which cannot be settled at library level to the chair of the alaska library association akla intellectual freedom committee, mike.
Ethics o american library association code of ethics 128. Updating the intellectual freedom manual by helen adams on 04022018 0. Id like to reflect on my ideas of some of our freedoms. The oklahoma library association pledges to resist all such attempts and to provide assistance and support to libraries and librarians engaged in resisting such attempts. Publication by the intellectual freedom blog does not constitute an endorsement of the content or represent the official position of oif or ala. Librarians face a constant struggle to preserve the intellectual freedom of their clientele, and the intellectual freedom manual, compiled by the office for intellectual freedom oif of the american library association, is an excellent, practical guide for librarians to use in fighting this battle. Libraries in this country have grown up alongside the civic institutions that devise and protect the basic human rights by which we, as. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a. Intellectual freedom is one of the most closely held core values of librarianship. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and dont forget to bookmark and share the love. Ensuring intellectual freedom and access to information in the school library media program.
Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. Updated for the first time since 2005, this indispensable volume includes revised interpretations of the library bill of rights along with key intellectual freedom guidelines and policies, including. Office of intellectual freedom of the american library association. This extends naturally to libraries use of technology, which, in order to truly fulfill the goals and missions of our institutions, must be informed by all of our most basic and.
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. With the updated seventh edition of the intellectual freedom manual, librarians have practical support at hand to address these troubling problems. A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. This public place, in constitutional terms, is called a public forum. 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 intellectual freedom manual is unquestionably one of the most important sources on censorship and intellectual freedom in print today. A supplement to the intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition. Alas intellectual freedom manual provides they answers they need. Intellectual freedom resources chicago public library.
This manual is designed to answer practical questions faced by librarians in applying the principles of intellectual freedom. Aug 23, 2019 alternately, you can print the challenge database form pdf, complete it, and fax it to the office for intellectual freedom, at 3122804227. Intellectual freedom manual edition 8 by office for. Sometimes people will answer, well i know i shouldnt feel this way. The ala maintains an office for intellectual freedom oif, which is charged with implementing ala policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom, defined as the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. Why libraries are targets of conservative activism, 19902010. 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. Why intellectual freedom matters paul sturges delivered at bobcatsss conference, tallinn, estonia, jan.
She has chaired state and regional intellectual freedom committees, served on the ala intellectual freedom committee, and published a number of articles on privacy. Preamble the texas library association holds that the freedom to read is a corollary of the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an. A nebraska library commission interpretation march 1997. As of today we have 110,518,197 ebooks for you to download for free. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Access to electronic information, services, and networks. Newsletter on intellectual freedom archives intellectual. Intellectual freedom resources by m4caal a staffcreated list. Nebraska intellectual freedom manual by round table on.
Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. Intellectual freedom definition of intellectual freedom by. The intellectual freedom manual has been an essential resource for decades. The american library associations response to threats to intellectual freedom 19391969. Trina magi is a library professor and reference and instruction librarian at the university of vermont. Kristin pekoll is the assistant director at the office for intellectual free.
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. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Protecting intellectual freedom in your public library. We begin a new year with information needed to protect our intellectual freedom. Alas intellectual freedom manual provides the answers they need. Alternately, you can print the challenge database form pdf, complete it, and fax it to the office for intellectual freedom, at 3122804227. Lobbying for intellectual freedom ala washington office appendixes 1. Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all. Its use by the intended audience is for educational purposes and should be used with the understanding that no legal advice is intended, implied or provided.
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