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Libraries are a traditional forum for the open exchange of information.
Attempts to restrict access to library materials violate the basic tenets of the Library Bill of Rights . Historically, attempts have been made to limit access by relegating materials into segregated collections. These attempts are in violation of established policy. Access to some materials also may require a monetary fee or financial deposit. More recently, some libraries have applied filtering software to their Internet stations that prevent users from finding targeted categories of information, much of which is constitutionally protected.