Intellectual freedom manual
By: compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association ; Trina Magi, editor ; Martin Garnar, assistant editor
Contributors: American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom
Edition: Ninth edition.
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780838912928
Subjects: Libraries; Intellectual freedom; Censorship
Description: An essential reference for librarians seeking information and guidance in applying the principles of intellectual freedom in library service. It covers current ALA intellectual freedom polices and guidelines; includes essays on the issues, principles, and law; and provides practical help for librarians and trustees.
Notes: "Appendix 2: Selected bibliography / by Loretta Gaffney": pages 257-260.

"Appendix 3: Core Intellectual freedom documents and related statements": pages 261-262.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Intellectual freedom and libraries.; title: What is intellectual freedom?  -- by Barbara M. Jones ;; title: Core intellectual freedom documents of the American Library Association ;; title: Creating intellectual freedom policies for your library ;; title: The right to receive information : libraries, the First Amendment, and the public forum doctrine  -- by Theresa Chmara; title: Intellectual freedom issues and best practices.; title: Access to library resources and services ;; title: Censorship, challenged resources, and internet filtering ;; title: Children and youth ;; title: Collection development and management ;; title: Copyright ;; title: Meeting rooms, exhibit spaces, and programs ;; title: Privacy and confidentiality ;; title: Visits and requests from law enforcement ;; title: Workplace speech --; title: Advocacy and assistance.; title: Communicating about intellectual freedom ;; title: Where to get help and get involved -- by Nanette Perez and Trina Magi.