The intellectual freedom manual, first published in 1974, combines all interpretations of the library bill of rights, the core document for the library professional. The office for intellectual freedom is charged with implementing ala policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied. The june 25, 2010 june 25, 2010 jonathan kelley intellectual freedom issues, midwinter meetingannual conference, uncategorized. Intellectual freedom resources advocacy, legislation. The policy reference file contains the full text of pertinent position statements, policies, and procedures adopted by the ala council that make up the ala policy manual.
Intellectual freedom resources american library association core documentsintellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. Home blog topics updating the intellectual freedom manual. The librarians legal companion for licensing information resources and services. Much has changed in libraries and society since the publication of the 2004 revision of the nebraska library association intellectual freedom manual. The eighth edition of the intellectual freedom manual. Similarly, the ala s office for intellectual freedom is not a vehicle for sanctioning libraries, or resolving employment disputes. Libraries are a forum for information and ideas under the first amendment, and librarians are responsible for making sure. Office for intellectual freedom for the american library association, 2010.
Established december 1, 1967, the office for intellectual freedom is charged with implementing ala policies concerning 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. 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. Intellectual freedom manual archives intellectual freedom blog. The ala office for intellectual freedom provides assistance on filtering issues. Held during the last week of september since 1982, the united states campaign stresses the importance of ensuring the. First, the widening gaps between expenses and revenues that incited discussion at this years midwinter meeting.
Core intellectual freedom documents of ala, such as library bill of rights, are presented next, followed by practical information about. Intellectual freedom resources idaho library association idaho commission for libraries general. Updating the intellectual freedom manual by helen adams on 04022018 0. A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. Rights, approved by the ala council in june 2010, after the last. She has won several awards for her intellectual freedom advocacy. Ala s intellectual freedom manual provides the answers they need. The newly approved prisoners right to read interprets the tenets of the library bill of rights within the rules established by correctional administrators.
Intellectual freedom resources idaho library association idaho commission for libraries general eldred, christine. Intellectual freedom manual by alas office for intellectual freedom. Office for intellectual freedom of the american library association. Updating the intellectual freedom manual knowledge quest. 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. Censorship and intellectual freedom celebrating the. Krug memorial fund was founded by the american library association to ensure that banned books week would remain active after her death. 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. Intellectual freedom resources american library association. Jan 01, 2019 written by the office for intellectual freedom at ala.
Judith fingeret krug march 15, 1940 april 11, 2009 was an american librarian, freedom of speech proponent, and critic of censorship. The ala intellectual freedom manual provides answers and guidance. It covers current ala intellectual freedom polices and guidelines. 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. The ifc page includes its official charge, roster, current activities, and discussion of draft documents.
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. Banned books week is an annual awareness campaign promoted by the american library association and amnesty international, that celebrates the freedom to read, draws attention to banned and challenged books, and highlights persecuted individuals. Oif has several publications that educate the public about censorship. Second, the frighteningly rapid spread of the global covid19 pandemic, which compelled the executive board to issue a.
An examination of intellectual freedom for disabled library patrons. Intellectual freedom manual by trina magi overdrive. 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. The office for intellectual freedom is charged with implementing ala policies concerning the concept of. Intellectual freedom is one of the most closely held core values of librarianship. Intellectual freedom manual compiled by the office for intellectual. Since it was established in 1967, ala s 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. 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. 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. The latest edition of the american library associations intellectual freedom manual has a tough job. 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. 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. 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. Office for intellectual freedom oif brief filed in case pending before u.
Part 1, intellectual freedom and libraries, provides foundational information. Trina magi is a library professor and reference and instruction librarian at the university of vermont. Intellectual freedom resources idaho library association. 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. Intellectual freedom manual edition 8 by office for. Supreme court on march 4, the freedom to read foundation ftrf and the american library association joined with a broad coalition of bookstores and organizations to file an amicus curiae brief in susan b. It begins with an essay that defines intellectual freedom and explains how it applies to school, public, and academic libraries. Can a library committed to intellectual freedom and to providing materials that represent all points of view also support one point of. Over time, it grew considerably in size and scope, containing official ala policy statements on intellectual freedom and essays. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition ala store.
Freedom to read intellectual freedom policies in the ala policy manual. Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. A good policy on the selection of materials will be relevant to your particular system and include basic sections on objectives, responsibility, criteria, procedures for selection, reconsideration of materials, and policies on controversial materials. Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom manual an essential reference for librarians seeking information and guidance in applying the principles of intellectual freedom in library service. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable. Oct 28, 2010 intellectual freedom, in order to remain a vibrant and central aspect of not only the theory but the practice of librarianship, must be infused in all that we do.
Written by the office for intellectual freedom at ala. Compiled by office for intellectual freedom of the american library association. 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. Ala office for intellectual freedom, intellectual freedom manual 8th ed. However, intellectual freedom cannot bring itself into existence.
Even if your challenge is resolved at the library level, we suggeest you report a challenge to ala by submitting an online challenge database form. On the one hand, it must show the library professions unified support of intellectual freedom. In american library association office of intellectual freedom, intellectual freedom manual 8th ed. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition by trina magi. Services, and networks revised by intellectual freedom committee in 2010. With the updated seventh edition of the intellectual freedom manual, librarians have practical support at hand to address these troubling problems. Maryland library association intellectual freedom manual. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. The intellectual freedom manual has been an essential resource for decades. 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. Its charge instead is to educate librarians and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries and to defend free access to information in libraries. Censorship and intellectual freedom this guide highlights banned books week fall, 2014, and provides information about book banning, censorship and intellectual freedom.
Apr 12, 2014 office for intellectual freedom oif brief filed in case pending before u. It will be included in the ninth edition of the intellectual freedom manual but is already integrated into the web supplement of intellectual freedom manual 8th edition. In order to meet its educational goals, the office undertakes information, support, and coordination activities. Intellectual freedom manual ala store american library. Policy reference file american library association.
Jones director, oif executive director, freedom to read foundation. Libraries in this country have grown up alongside the civic institutions that devise and protect the basic human rights by which we, as. Chicago ala editions, the publishing imprint of the american library association, announces the release of the intellectual freedom manual, eighth edition, edited by the ala office for intellectual freedom oif. The eighth edition of the intellectual freedom manual published in 2010 by the office for intellectual freedom of the american library association was dedicated to krugs memory. 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. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or. Censorship and intellectual freedom celebrating the freedom to. Nebraska intellectual freedom manual by round table on. The manual has evolved over seven editions, and this seventh edition reflects the. 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. Ala s intellectual freedom manual provides they answers they need. On the other hand, it has to acknowledge messy disagreements over practical implementation of those principles. 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.
However, under a new administration in 2017 these rules are in jeopardy. Ala intellectual freedom committee ifc a committee of ala s council responsible for safeguarding the rights of library users in accordance with the first amendment. Intellectual freedom manual maryland library association. Intellectual freedom new york state education department. 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 policy reference file is divided into two sections. 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. Bridging intellectual freedom and technology american. Alternately, you can print the challenge database form pdf, complete it, and fax it to the office for intellectual freedom, at 3122804227 alaska library association.
Library workers, advocates share predictions, freedom to read experiences ahead of national library week. Coverage of the latest usa patriot act debates and extensions. She has chaired state and regional intellectual freedom committees, served on the ala intellectual freedom committee, and published a number of articles on privacy. 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.
Organization and operational policies, and section b. On march 4, the freedom to read foundation ftrf and the american library association joined with a broad coalition of bookstores and organizations to file an amicus curiae brief in susan b. Alas office for intellectual freedom oif strives to educate librarians and the public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries, and it will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in 2017. 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. Office for intellectual freedom of the american library. The american library associations response to threats to intellectual freedom 19391969. By the time this message arrives, ala will have experienced a series of storms. Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all.
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