Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both hold and express opinions and to seek and receive information. Intellectual freedom is the basis of democracy.
Intellectual freedom is the core of the library concept.
Existing libraries, in their very being, seem to question the authority of those in power. The information revolution continues to penetrate every aspect of daily life around the globe, affecting everything from national security to personal privacy, from economic competitiveness to democratic participation in governance. Information Policy definition. Government Roles and Responsibilities for Information. A recent article summarizes current U.S. information policy as it is embodied in many diferent policies, directives and regulations.