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    Intellectual Freedom Manual

    Office for Intellectual Freedom (Edited by), Erin Jones (Edited by)

    9798892552783

    Paperback / softback, published 5 March 2026

    328 pages
    27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm, 0.767 kg

    ”The tone of the IFM is straightforward and complete: it reflects both the gravitas and the complexity of the issues but appears to trust the reader to understand the complicated issues and to be capable of making the 'right' decisions. In some ways, the IFM even feels nurturing: it gives the reader the materials that they need to understand intellectual freedom ... Intellectual freedom is a complex, difficult topic, and the IFM handles it well." - College & Research Libraries

    ”An extremely practical and useful guide for librarians dealing with intellectual freedom topics, offering both foundational understanding of the topic and applicable guidance for navigating related situations. The documents provide definitions and clear steps to troubleshoot associated questions and problems." — Choice

    When someone faces a difficult intellectual freedom (IF) issue, they usually don't have time to wade through dense text to find the answers they need. Designed as a real-world reference, OIF's Intellectual Freedom Manual provides trusted, comprehensive guidance for every library worker, from the volunteer to the director, in plain language. Whether you're developing or reviewing policies, on-boarding new staff or trustees, responding to challenges and controversies, or studying librarianship, you'll find this a vital tool, with features such as

    • contributions that center the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA people, who are often targeted by censorship efforts;
    • chapters that begin with an overview explaining the big ideas and offering reflection questions;
    • an introduction to IF and why it matters, drawing on ALA's core IF documents and supported with adaptable policy worksheets;
    • information and best practice guidance on key topics such as access, children and youth, censorship and internet filtering, collection development and management, copyright, meeting rooms and exhibit spaces, library programming, politics and religion, privacy, and visits and requests from law enforcement;
    • stories from real people whose lives have been impacted by IF, showing how library policies shape culture, protect staff and users, and affect real people;
    • concise breakdowns of IF issues from legal experts, helping you understand the laws and how they apply in real situations;
    • practical advice on advocating for IF, getting help when challenges arise, lobbying, and working with your elected officials;
    • a thorough index to help you quickly find the information you need; and
    • a helpful glossary and selected bibliography of additional resources.

    Acknowledgments
    Introduction
    Prologue: Why Intellectual Freedom Matters by Becky Calzada

    Part I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries

    Chapter 1: What Is Intellectual Freedom? by Deborah Caldwell-Stone

    Chapter 2: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents of the American Library Association

    Chapter 3: Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library

    Part II: Intellectual Freedom Topics and Best Practices

    Chapter 4: Access to Library Resources and Services

    Chapter 5: Censorship, Challenged Resources, and Internet Filtering

    Chapter 6: Children and Youth

    Chapter 7: Collection Development and Management

    Chapter 8: Copyright

    Chapter 9: Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programming

    Chapter 10: Politics, Religion, and Free Expression

    Chapter 11: Privacy and Confidentiality

    Chapter 12: Visits and Requests from Law Enforcement

    Part III: Advocacy and Assistance

    Chapter 13: Advocating and Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom

    Chapter 14: Where to Get Help and Get Involved by Eric Stroshane

    Appendixes

    • Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
    • Appendix 2: For Further Reading compiled by Emily Knox

    Index

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