{"product_id":"intellectual-freedom-manual-9780838948187","title":"Intellectual Freedom Manual","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a topical arrangement with easy-to-read summaries to help readers find information quickly, this manual offers valuable support to library workers as they continue the important work of safeguarding intellectual freedom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe newest edition of the \u003cem\u003eIntellectual Freedom Manual\u003c\/em\u003e is more than simply an update of a foundational text that has served as a crucial resource for more than four decades. It is a living document that serves as the authoritative reference for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Whether you're developing or revising policies, on-boarding new staff or trustees, responding to challenges and controversies, or studying librarianship, you'll find this an indispensable resource, with features such as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALA policy statements, approved by committees and Council, articulating core intellectual freedom principles and best practices;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 new interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, which address urgent issues like internet filtering, public performances, political activity, religion, and equity, diversity, and inclusion;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Issues at a Glance\" sidebars which present key concepts, points of law, tips, and questions for reflection;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpanded content about developing library policies that support intellectual freedom;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupdated information on censorship of library programs, displays, and databases;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Advocacy and Assistance,\" a section offering concrete guidance when you're called on to talk to the media or meet with legislators;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper Look essays which examine the laws related to library operations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice on when to call the police, when not to, and how to handle personally identifiable information when they arrive; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean expanded glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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-9244941\"\u003eMartin Garnar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/22\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838948187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838948189\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Garnar\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of the Amherst College Library. He has taught professional ethics, library instruction, and the foundations of library and information science for the University of Denver's LIS program. He has served as chair of the ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee and the Committee on Professional Ethics and as president of the Freedom to Read Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrina Magi\u003c\/b\u003e is a library professor and reference and instruction librarian at the University of Vermont. She has chaired state and regional intellectual freedom committees, served on the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, and published a number of articles on privacy. She has won several awards for her intellectual freedom advocacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALA's \u003cb\u003eOffice for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)\u003c\/b\u003e 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 Association's basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. In order to meet its educational goals, the Office undertakes information, support, and coordination activities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44481330675949,"sku":"9780838948187","price":116.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_7b906f83-87f4-42d0-83bc-ff4b9dc4c41f.jpg?v=1700746919","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/intellectual-freedom-manual-9780838948187","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}