Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition ala store. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and. The alachua county library district supports the american library associations ala library bill of rights and its interpretations, and the ala s freedom to read statement. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services i. See the ask the ala librarian blog entry, marking discards, for tips and details on the process. The library bill of rights is the american library associations statement expressing the rights of library users to intellectual freedom and the expectations the association places on libraries to support those rights.
The ala interpretation of the library bill of rights provides collection development policy guidance, stating. On june 26, 2018, ala council was presented with an update to the 1991 meeting rooms. Resolution on challenged materials an interpretation of the. American library association library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Ala based fgs has already set a new standard in glioma surgery, improvements are certainly possible and should be developed with high priority. Library bill of rights pulaski county library district. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 57,000 members. Library bill of rights american library association.
Ala s office for intellectual freedom oif is charged with implementing the intellectual freedom policies of the american library association through educating librarians and the public about the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the library bill of rights, the associations basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. Attendees will survey the ala library bill of rights and explore the trustees and directors roll in enforcement of its principles. It was based on the library bill of rights adopted by the des moines, iowa, public library on november 21, 1938. Collection evaluation american library association. Library bill of rights and freedom to read statement pamphlet. We will consider several law suits and laws promoted in recent years and consider whether and how they violate the library bill of rights. It provides evidence that librarians and the ala were concerned and alert to.
American library associations library bill of rights 1. The intellectual freedom blogs purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the american library association ala. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that. Development of the library bill of rights was a response. The american library association affirms that rights of privacy are necessary for intellectual freedom and are fundamental to the ethics and practice of librarianship.
Librarians aasl,a division of the american library association ala, adopted the school library bill of rights in 1955. Appendix b ala library bill of rights lone star college. The library network makes no guarantee, either expressed. Library bill of rights archives intellectual freedom blog. Contact the archives for information about accessing this item. The american library association ala has fought efforts at library censorship. Reexamining the origins of the adoption of the alas library bill of. Library bill of rights ala the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. An interpretation of the library bill of rights as part of the intellectual freedom committees report to council. The blog is managed and edited by staff of ala s office for intellectual freedom oif to raise awareness of time. The marshalllyon county library and its board support the american library associations ala bill of rights, which provides the foundation for open and equal access to the library services, programs and other resources. First drafted by library director forrest spaulding in 1938, the library bill of rights was designed to speak out against the growing intolerance, suppression of free speech and censorship affecting the rights of.
The first of the twelve sections shall be addressed during the. Library bill of rights ala gaston county public library. Ala american library association statements ala code of ethics adopted by trl board. Library bill of rights adopted june 19, 1939, by the ala council.
Green your library blog at american libraries, october 17, 2010. Right on the alas web page appears the lbr and an link to a pdf version of the lbr. An interpretation of the library bill of rights, accessed. Library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. In place of the school library bill of rights, a full ten years later, a schooloriented interpretation of the library bill of rights was issued called access to resources and services in the school library media program. The american library association adopted the library bill of rights on this day.
Jun 07, 2019 school library journal, april 2006 labelling and rating systems. American library association bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. American library association library bill of rights arrowhead. Library bill of rights central mississippi regional. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas. Library bill of rights material selection policy free library. American library association adopts library bill of rights. Includes resolutions and statements on the nonremoval of challenged library materials, reevaluating library collections, and sexism, racism and other isms in library materials. Interpretations of the library bill of rights advocacy. American library association ala statement of labeling an interpretation of the library bill of rights libraries do not advocate the ideas found in their collections or in resources accessible through the library. The library bill of rights lbr, or as it was originally named.
My ability to demonstrate familiarity with the library bill of rights and the ala code of ethics and to explain the relevance to library service. Introduction to library and information scienceethics and. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. American library associations library bill of rights. An interpretation of the library bill of rights aasl ala, 1996, pp. In addition to the policies published in this manual, the board of trustees also supports the american library associations library bill of rights and all ala accepted interpretations, and the freedom to read statement and its policy recommendations, free access to libraries for minors, and the freedom to view statement. Based on the first amendment, the library bill of rights guides library professionals in serving their communities and defending the rights of all patrons. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the.
In the preamble to its library bill of rights, the american library association affirms that all emphasis added libraries are forums for information and ideas. Leveraging unique expertise across the american library association and beyond, ala essentials for library workers is a series of prerecorded training and informational sessions in these areas that can help both onboard new employees and provide important refreshers for current staff. The american library association ala, the national voice of the profession in the united states, has developed statements, policies and initiatives supporting human rights by affirming intellectual freedom, privacy and confidentiality, and the rights of all people to access library services and resources on an equitable basis. General information on disposing of library discards is included in ala library fact sheet 12, sending books to needy libraries. Library bill of rights northwest kansas library system. Appendix b ala library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Alternative basic library education 12 library bill of rights page 1 library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Principles and ethics for librarians umass amherst. My ability to demonstrate familiarity with the library. The grcc library strongly affirms the american library associations library bill of rights, intellectual freedom principles for academic libraries, freedom to read statement, and access to electronic information, services, and networks. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.
The library bill of rights and freedom to read statement were crafted in times of looming censorship and privacy threats. The library provides opportunities to engage in lifelong learning through books, resources, classes, and so much more. Books and other library resources should be provided for the. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and. Mar 20, 20 library governing bodies should approach the regulation of user behavior within the framework of the ala code of ethics, the library bill of rights and the law, including local and state statutes, constitutional standards under the first and fourteenth amendments, due process and equal and equitable treatment under the law. Development of the library bill of rights was a response to events in nazi germany, where jews were barred from libraries, and books by jewish authors. Ada americans with disabilities act americans with disabilities policy. Please note that individual states may have standards, guidelines, and laws for public library service.
Library bill of rights library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all the people of the community the library. Introduction to library and information scienceethics and values in the information professions. Intellectual freedom statement, the library bill of rights, and the ala statement on access to electronic information, services, and networks. Librarians have a professional responsibility to be inclusive in collection development and in the provision of interlibrary loan. New library bill of rights provision recognizes and defends library. American library association library bill of rights. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library. Resolution on challenged materials an interpretation of the library bill of rights in 1971. Library bill of rights bird city public library bird city kansas the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. The american library association ala is a nonprofit organization based in the united states that promotes libraries and library education internationally.
The library bill of rights adopted by the ala in 1948 stresses the need to resist all abridgment of the free access to ideas and full freedom of expression. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, age, background, or. Media personnel are concerned with generating understanding of american freedoms through the development of informed and responsible citizens. To look at the value of the library bill of rights within a school environment, it is necessary to begin with another professional statement, the school library bill of rights. Ala library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. First drafted by library director forrest spaulding in 1938, the library bill of rights was designed to speak out against the growing intolerance. The journal of research on libraries and young adults. Computer acceptable use policy american library associations. American library asso ciations li brary bill of rights 1. The library bill of rights is the american library associations statement expressing the rights. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for. School library bill of rights 1969 ethics codes collection. Pdf the ala council voted to adopt the revised interpretation as outlined in the council actions document on page 16.
Safety and security in libraries american library association. Theyve stood the test of time and remain fundamental declarations of librarian values. Ala library bill of rights adopted by ala in 1939 amended in 1944, 1948, 1961, 1967, 1980 interpretation included in 7th ed. These are the foundation for open and equitable access to the library districts services, programs and other resources. Library bill of rights the american library association. Dec 15, 2018 the intellectual freedom blogs purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the american library association ala. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest. The library bill of rights and school library media programs. Although the articles of the library bill of rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices. School library bill of rights the american association of school librarians reaffirms its belief in the library bill of rights of the american library association. The volume litigating the right to health in africa tackles the issue of social rights litigation which particularly in the global south has already been around for some time and has promoted the emergence of a flourishing literature despite the fact that the issue is abundantly studied, the rationale of the volume is that, to date, comparative research has paid little. The associations council has adopted a number of interpretations of the document applying it to various library policies.
Right on the ala s web page appears the lbr and an link to a pdf version of the lbr. Library bill of rights the american library association archives. An interpretation of the library bill of rights states the american library association asserts a compelling public interest in the preservation of intellectual freedom for individuals of any age held in jails, prisons, detention facilities, juvenile facilities, immigration facilities, prison work camps and segregated units within any facility. Whereas, the library community opposes all attempts at the local, state and federal level to restrict access to information by immigrants. The american association of school librarians aasl, a division of the american library association ala, adopted the school library bill of rights in 1955. American library association ala statement of labeling an. The presence of books and other resources in a library does not indicate endorsement of their contents by the library. American library associations ala bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the. Library bill of rights alachua county library district. An interpretation of the library bill of rights from ala s office for intellectual freedom excerpt i would like to organize sections of the library using reading level designations, such as those supplied by accelerated reader.
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