{"product_id":"beyond-banned-books-defending-intellectual-freedom-throughout-your-library-9780838919019","title":"Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eEquitable access to information for all, including underserved populations, is a core value of librarianship. The growing awareness of where this inequality persists has led many professionals to take steps to advance social justice within their institutions, from creating book displays about the Black Lives Matter movement or LGBT History Month to hosting programs by potentially controversial speakers. But while libraries are often well-versed in protecting the right to read books, many lack policies and experience in addressing censorship of resources and services. This resource from Pekoll, Assistant Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), uses specific case studies to offer practical guidance on safeguarding intellectual freedom related to library displays, programming, and other librarian-created content. Essential for library directors, administrators, marketers, and programming staff, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Banned Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espotlights case studies drawn from public libraries, schools, universities, and government agencies dealing with library displays, artwork, programs, bookmarks and reading lists, social media, and databases; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esummarizes possible complaints and controversies related to each area;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edraws connections between the intellectual freedom principles involved and associated legal issues, with relevant court opinions when possible;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshares questions to consider when strengthening a library's defenses against censorship;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscusses the importance of reporting challenges to OIF, and the professional and institutional support that OIF can provide when challenges arise; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes key ALA policies on intellectual freedom as appendices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide will ensure that libraries are prepared to protect diverse voices from censorship while fostering more inclusive institutions that represent and welcome all people and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12588167\"\u003eKristin Pekoll\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838919019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838919014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LAN\"\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LAN025000\"\u003eLibrary \u0026amp; Information Science | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44489023127789,"sku":"9780838919019","price":91.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_fba480d5-a479-4125-88d5-4146b77f6cfb.jpg?v=1700860396","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/beyond-banned-books-defending-intellectual-freedom-throughout-your-library-9780838919019","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}