Our hats off to librarian David Burt for his hard work. In providing public access to the Internet, MCDL subscribes to and fully supports the principles of intellectual freedom laid out in the American Library Association's Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statements, and accompanying interpretations of those two primary documents. No attempt will be made by library staff to monitor, control, or restrict anyone's access to the range of information available. Ohio Revised Code 2907.31 - Materials Obscene and Harmful to Juveniles Prohibitions against distributing to children any materials deemed obscene or harmful. Ohio Revised Code 2907.32 - Pandering Obscenity Prohibitions against distributing obscene materials to anyone.
Freedom of expression is an inalienable human right and the foundation for self-government.
Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the corollary right to receive information. These rights extend to minors as well as adults. The interests of young people, like those of adults, are not limited by subject, theme, or level of sophistication. The Last Defense We welcome articles, personal accounts, and your feedback.