Libraries also uphold and champion intellectual freedom and right to free access to information.
The American Library Association supports libraries and contributes to the goals of a democratic society through educational programming, legislation and litigation, and advocacy. The following paper outlines the advocacy activities and initiatives of the ALA and its units, including the Office of Government Relations and Office for Information Technology Policy in Washington, D.C. and the Office for Intellectual Freedom. Paper Good afternoon. I am Bill Gordon, Executive Director of the American Library Association. I am very pleased to be here with you today to discuss the role that our association plays in advocating for democracy.