A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom : A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual.

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I. Intellectual Freedom and Libraries -- Chapter 1. ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview -- Part II. Essays on the History of Core Intellectual Freedom Documents -- Chapter 2. Library Bill of Rights -- Chapter 3. Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- Chapter 4. The Freedom to Read -- Chapter 5. Libraries: An American Value -- Part III. Essays on the History and Interpretations, Guidelines, and Other Statements -- Chapter 6. Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- Chapter 7. Access to Digital Information, Serivces, and Networks -- Chapter 8. Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors -- Chapter 9. Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender, Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation -- Chapter 10. Access to Resrouces and Services in the School Library -- Chapter 11. Advocating for Intellectual Freedom -- Chapter 12. Challenged Resources -- Chapter 13. Copyright -- Chapter 14. Creating Policy for Your Library-User Behavior and Library Use -- Chapter 15. Diversity in Collection Development -- Chapter 16. Economic Barriers to Information Access -- Chapter 17. Evaluating Library Collections -- Chapter 18. Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards -- Chapter 19. Expurgation of Library Resources -- Chapter 20. Guideliens for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Resources, Services, and Facilities -- Chapter 21. How to Respond to Challenges and Concerns about Library Resources -- Chapter 22. Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries -- Chapter 23. Labeling and Rating Systems -- Chapter 24. Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource -- Chapter 25. Meeting Rooms -- Chapter 26. Minors and Internet Activity.

Chapter 27. Policy on Governmental Intimidation -- Chapter 28. Prisoners' Right to Read -- Chapter 29. Privacy -- Chapter 30. Resolution of the Retention of Library Usage Records -- Chapter 31. Resolution on Workplace Speech -- Chapter 32. Restricted Access to Library Materials -- Chapter 33. RFID in Libraries-Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines -- Chapter 34. Services to Persons with Disabilities -- Chapter 35. The Universal Right to Free Expression -- Subject Index to Essays -- Index.

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.

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