Intellectual Freedom Manual (Paperback, 7th Revised edition)

Libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and information, face wide-ranging challenges relating to privacy and censorship from government, special interest groups, and others. With the updated seventh edition of the "Intellectual Freedom Manual", librarians have practical support at hand to address these troubling problems. This bible for intellectual freedom includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, along with the ALA Code of Ethics and Freedom to Read Statement. Eight newly Amended policies include: Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials; Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks; Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation; Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program; Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards; Free Access to Libraries for Minors; Labels and Rating Systems; and Restricted Access to Library Materials. The substantively revised policies include: Policy on Government Intimidation; The Freedom to Read Statement; and the Policy Concerning Confidentiality of Information about Library Users. New articles from leading experts address timely issues. Now, like never before, libraries must stand strong as beacons of intellectual freedom for all. ALA's "Intellectual Freedom Manual" provides the answers they need.

General

Imprint:	ALA Editions
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2005
First published:	2009
Authors:	Office for Intellectual Freedom • For Intellectual Freedom Office for Intellectual Freedom
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	544
Edition:	7th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8389-3561-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Acquisitions & collection development Promotions
LSN:	0-8389-3561-3
Barcode:	9780838935613

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