{"product_id":"intellectual-freedom-manual-paperback-softback-9798892552783","title":"Intellectual Freedom Manual (Paperback \/ softback) 9798892552783","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntellectual Freedom Manual\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eOffice for Intellectual Freedom (Edited by), Erin Jones (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9798892552783\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 March 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e328 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm, 0.767 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e”The tone of the \u003ci\u003eIFM\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eIFM\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eIFM\u003c\/i\u003e handles it well.\" -\u003ci\u003e College \u0026amp; Research Libraries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e”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.\" \u003ci\u003e— Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eIntellectual Freedom Manual \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtributions that center the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA  people, who are often targeted by censorship efforts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echapters that begin with an overview explaining the big ideas and offering reflection questions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean introduction to IF and why it matters, drawing on ALA's core IF documents and supported with adaptable policy worksheets;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einformation 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;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estories from real people whose lives have been impacted by IF, showing how library policies shape culture, protect staff and users, and affect real people;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcise breakdowns of IF issues from legal experts, helping you understand the laws and how they apply in real situations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical advice on advocating for IF, getting help when challenges arise, lobbying, and working with your elected officials;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thorough index to help you quickly find the information you need; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea helpful glossary and selected bibliography of additional resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrologue: Why Intellectual Freedom Matters by Becky Calzada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Intellectual Freedom and Libraries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Intellectual Freedom? by Deborah Caldwell-Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents of the American Library Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Intellectual Freedom Topics and Best Practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Access to Library Resources and Services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Censorship, Challenged Resources, and Internet Filtering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Children and Youth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Collection Development and Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Copyright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Politics, Religion, and Free Expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Privacy and Confidentiality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Visits and Requests from Law Enforcement  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Advocacy and Assistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Advocating and Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Where to Get Help and Get Involved by Eric Stroshane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendixes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix 1: Glossary of Terms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix 2: For Further Reading compiled by Emily Knox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52693085389080,"sku":"9798892552783","price":55.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/intellectual-freedom-manual-paperback-softback-9798892552783","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}