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Intellectual freedom manual [electronic resource]

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Libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and information, face wide-ranging challenges relating to privacy and censorship from government, special interest groups, and others. With the updated seventh edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, librarians have practical support at hand to address these troubling problems. This bible for intellectual freedom includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, along with the ALA Code of Ethics and Freedom to Read Statement. Eight newly Amended policies:. Access for Ch

Title Intellectual freedom manual [electronic resource] / compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association.
Edition 7th ed.
Publisher Chicago : American Library Association
Creation Date 2006
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 497-498) and index.
English
Content Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Contributors
Part I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview
1. Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept
2. ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview
3: Challenges and Issues Today
Part II: Library Bill of Rights
1: Library Bill of Rights: The Policy
2: Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations
Part III: Protecting the Freedom to Read
1: The Freedom to Read
2: Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
3: Libraries: An American Value
4: Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information and LIbrary Services5: Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation
6: Guidelines, Resolutions, and Statements Related to the Internet
7: Statements and Documents Related to Library Resources
Part IV: Intellectual Freedom and the Law
1: Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine
2: Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information
3: Libraries and the Inte
Extent 1 online resource (543 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010709885305171
MARC RECORDS
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