Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Contributors
Introduction and User’s Guide
Part I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
1. What Is Intellectual Freedom?
Library Bill of Rights
Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
Enforcement of the Code of Ethics Q&A
The Freedom to Read
Libraries: An American Value
3. Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library
Guidelines for Library Policies
Creating Policy for Your Library—Collection Development and Resource Reconsideration
Creating Policy for Your Library—Internet Use
Creating Policy for Your Library—Use of Meeting Rooms and Exhibit Spaces
Creating Policy for Your Library—Privacy and Confidentiality
Creating Policy for Your Library—Social Media
Creating Policy for Your Library—User Behavior and Library Use
4. The Right to Receive Information: Libraries, the First Amendment, and the Public Forum Doctrine
Part II: Intellectual Freedom Issues and Best Practices
Issue at a Glance
Access to Digital Resources and Services
Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
Economic Barriers to Information Access
Prisoners’ Right to Read
Restricted Access to Library Materials
Services to People with Disabilities
The Law Regarding Access to the Library: User-Behavior Rules
Issue at a Glance
Challenged Resources
Expurgation of Library Resources
Internet Filtering
How to Respond to Challenges and Concerns about Library Resources
Sample Form: Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources
Censorship Beyond Books
The Law Regarding Access to Library Resources: Removal of Resources
The Law Regarding Internet Filters
Internet Filtering and School Libraries
Issue at a Glance
Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library
Minors and Online Activity
Intellectual Freedom and Young People
The Law Regarding Minors’ First Amendment Rights to Access Information
Issue at a Glance
Diverse Collections
Evaluating Library Collections
Labeling Systems
Rating Systems
User-Generated Content in Library Discovery Systems
The Law Regarding Ratings Systems
Issue at a Glance
Copyright
The Law Regarding Copyright
Issue at a Glance
Education and Information Literacy
Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource
Meeting Rooms
User-Initiated Exhibits, Displays, and Bulletin Boards
The Law Regarding Access to Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Social Media
Issue at a Glance
Privacy
Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records
Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self-Serve Hold Practices
The Law Regarding Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries
Issue at a Glance
Policy on Governmental Intimidation
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines
When to Call the Police
The Law Regarding Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records
Issue at a Glance
Resolution on Workplace Speech
Speech in the Workplace Q&A: An Explanatory Statement of the ALA Code of Ethics
Issue at a Glance
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
Politics in American Libraries
Religion in American Libraries
The Universal Right to Free Expression
Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries
Part III: Advocacy and Assistance
Identifying the Audience
Creating the Message
Choosing and Preparing Spokespeople
Dealing with Controversy and Negative Publicity
Lobbying
2. Where to Get Help and Get Involved
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2: Selected Bibliography
Appendix 3: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents and Related Statements
Index