Full Description
When someone faces a difficult intellectual freedom (IF) issue, they usually don't have time to wade through dense text to find the answers they need. Designed as a real-world reference, OIF's Intellectual Freedom Manual provides trusted, comprehensive guidance for every library worker, from the volunteer to the director, in plain language. Whether you're developing or reviewing policies, on-boarding new staff or trustees, responding to challenges and controversies, or studying librarianship, you'll find this a vital tool, with features such as
contributions that center the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA people, who are often targeted by censorship efforts;
chapters that begin with an overview explaining the big ideas and offering reflection questions;
an introduction to IF and why it matters, drawing on ALA's core IF documents and supported with adaptable policy worksheets;
information and best practice guidance on key topics such as access, children and youth, censorship and internet filtering, collection development and management, copyright, meeting rooms and exhibit spaces, library programming, politics and religion, privacy, and visits and requests from law enforcement;
stories from real people whose lives have been impacted by IF, showing how library policies shape culture, protect staff and users, and affect real people;
concise breakdowns of IF issues from legal experts, helping you understand the laws and how they apply in real situations;
practical advice on advocating for IF, getting help when challenges arise, lobbying, and working with your elected officials;
a thorough index to help you quickly find the information you need; and
a helpful glossary and selected bibliography of additional resources.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Prologue: Why Intellectual Freedom Matters by Becky Calzada
Part I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
Chapter 1: What Is Intellectual Freedom? by Deborah Caldwell-Stone
Chapter 2: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents of the American Library Association
Chapter 3: Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library
Part II: Intellectual Freedom Topics and Best Practices
Chapter 4: Access to Library Resources and Services
Chapter 5: Censorship, Challenged Resources, and Internet Filtering
Chapter 6: Children and Youth
Chapter 7: Collection Development and Management
Chapter 8: Copyright
Chapter 9: Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programming
Chapter 10: Politics, Religion, and Free Expression
Chapter 11: Privacy and Confidentiality
Chapter 12: Visits and Requests from Law Enforcement
Part III: Advocacy and Assistance
Chapter 13: Advocating and Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom
Chapter 14: Where to Get Help and Get Involved by Eric Stroshane
Appendixes
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2: For Further Reading compiled by Emily Knox
Index
