Table of Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
Contributors xxi
Part I Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview 1
1 Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept Candace D. Morgan 3
2 ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview Judith F. Krug Candace D. Morgan
3 Challenges and Issues Today Candace D. Morgan 37
Part II Library Bill of Rights 47
1 Library Bill of Rights: Policy Statement 49
History 50
2 Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations 62
2.1 Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
Interpretation 68
History 71
2.2 Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks
Interpretation 73
History 77
2.3 Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
Interpretation 83
History 86
2.4 Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
Interpretation 91
History 94
2.5 Challenged Materials
Interpretation 100
History 102
2.6 Diversity in Collection Development
Interpretation 107
History 109
2.7 Economic Barriers to Information Access
Interpretation 116
History 119
2.8 Evaluating Library Collections
Interpretation 122
History 124
2.9 Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards
Interpretation 126
History 128
2.10 Expurgation of Library Materials
Interpretation 131
History 133
2.11 Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Interpretation 136
History 139
2.12 Importance of Education to Intellectual Freedom
Interpretation 146
History 148
2.13 Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
Interpretation 150
History 153
2.14 Labeling and Rating Systems
Interpretation 155
History 157
2.15 Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource
Interpretation 164
History 166
2.16 Meeting Rooms
Interpretation 169
History 171
2.17 Minors and Internet Interactivity
Interpretation 172
History 175
2.18 Privacy
Interpretation 177
History 181
2.19 Restricted Access to Library Materials
Interpretation 183
History 186
2.20 Services to Persons with Disabilities
Interpretation 191
History 193
2.21 The Universal Right to Free Expression
Interpretation 195
History 198
Part III Protecting the Freedom to Read 201
1 The Freedom to Read
Policy Statement 203
History 208
2 Libraries: An American Value
Policy Statement 224
History 226
3 Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information, Library Resources, and Library Services 228
3.1 Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services, and Facilities
Guidelines 229
History 232
3.2 Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage
Guidelines 236
History 239
3.3 Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources
Procedural Statement 242
History 246
3.4 Related Policies, Statements, and Documents 250
4 Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation 254
4.1 Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records
Policy Statement 255
History 257
4.2 Suggested Procedures for Implementing "Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records"
Procedures 261
History 263
4.3 Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records
Resolution 265
History 267
4.4 Policy concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about Library Users
Policy Statement 269
History 271
4.5 Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy: Privacy Tool Kit
Guidelines 273
History 283
4.6 RFID in Libraries: Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines
Procedural Statement 284
History 288
4.7 Policy on Governmental Intimidation
Policy Statement 294
History 295
4.8 Related Policies, Statements, and Documents 299
Part IV Code of Ethics of the American Library Association 301
1 Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
Policy Statement 303
History 305
2 Enforcement of the "Code of Ethics of the American Library Association": Questions and Answers 320
3 Resolution on Workplace Speech
Resolution 325
History 326
4 Questions and Answers on Speech in the Workplace: An Explanatory Statement of the "ALA Code of Ethics" 329
Part V Intellectual Freedom and the Law 335
1 Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine Theresa Chmara 337
2 Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information Theresa Chmara 351
3 Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries Deborah Caldwell-Stone 361
Part VI Preserving, Protecting, and Working for Intellectual Freedom 373
1 Preparing for and Responding to Challenges Beverley Becker 375
2 Communicating the Intellectual Freedom Message Larra Clark Macey Morales 386
3 Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom Ala Washington Office 396
4 Rallying for Intellectual Freedom: Where to Go for Help and How You Can Help Angela Maycock Nanette Perez 404
Glossary 417
Selected Bibliography 419
Index 423
