Intellectual Freedom Manual & Action Guide (2006)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Intellectual Freedom: The Cornerstone of Democracy and Librarianship

2. Intellectual Freedom Checklist

3. Building A “Right to Know” Environment in the Library and the Community

4. Libraries, the Internet and the Law

5. What To Do When You Are Confronted With A Challenge

6. Government Information: You Have A Right To Know

7. Confidentiality

8. Public Library Trustees: A Voice for All

9. USA Patriot Act

10. Intellectual Freedom in Academic Libraries

APPENDICES (Coming soon. See PDF above for content)

A. Sample Reconsideration Form

B. Library Bill of Rights

C. Libraries: An American Value

D. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association

E. Freedom to Read Statement

F. Freedom to View Statement

G. Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records

H. Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

I. Free Access to Libraries for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

J. Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

K. Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

L. Organizational Resources

M. Selected Titles on Intellectual Freedom Issues

N. Useful Web Sites

O. Examples of Library Policies