Intellectual Freedom Manual - Softcover

American Library Association

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838935907 ISBN 13: 9780838935903

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2010

Synopsis

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 *A new chapter, "Interactivity and the Internet," and other fresh material on intellectual freedom and privacy in social networks *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. ALA's Intellectual Freedom Manual provides they answers they need.

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About the Author

ALA's 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 Association's basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. In order to meet its educational goals, the Office undertakes information, support, and coordination activities.

Reviews

Given that the protection and maintenance of intellectual freedom is a paramount duty of librarians and libraries, the Intellectual Freedom Manual is a necessity in any library. The eighth edition has been updated from the 2006 edition to include 3 new interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights (in the areas of the importance of education to intellectual freedom, minors and Internet activity, and services to persons with disabilities); 10 revised interpretations of sections of the manual; a resolution on the retention of library usage records; a section on RFID in libraries; and more. Related interpretations, policies, and documents are listed at the end of the text of each interpretation, when applicable. Major sections on “Protecting the Freedom to Read,” “Code of Ethics of the American Library Association,” “Intellectual Freedom and the Law,” and “Preserving, Protecting, and Working for Intellectual Freedom” give detailed yet concise information on these “aspects of an essential mission.” The manual is well organized, clear, and thorough, though hardly exhaustive. However, those wishing to access detailed, in-depth, and up-to-the-minute supplemental information will find it at www.ifmanual.org. A comprehensive table of contents, glossary, index, and selected bibliography offer points of entry and finding tools. A must purchase for all libraries. --Ann Welton

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838935907
• ISBN 13: 9780838935903
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 439