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Updated for the first time since 2005, this indispensable volume includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights, including Newly amended and updated policies.

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• Preface(p. xi)
• Acknowledgments(p. xv)
• Introduction(p. xvii)
• Contributors(p. xxi)
• Part I Intellectual Freedom and Libraries: An Overview(p. 1)
• 1 Intellectual Freedom: An Enduring and All-Embracing Concept(p. 3)
• 2 ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview
• 3 Challenges and Issues Today(p. 37)
• Part II Library Bill of Rights(p. 47)
• 1 Library Bill of Rights: Policy Statement(p. 49)
• History(p. 50)
• 2 Library Bill of Rights: Interpretations(p. 62)
• 2.1 Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
• Interpretation(p. 68)
• History(p. 71)
• 2.2 Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks
• Interpretation(p. 73)
• History(p. 77)
• 2.3 Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
• Interpretation(p. 83)
• History(p. 86)
• 2.4 Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
• Interpretation(p. 91)
• History(p. 94)
• 2.5 Challenged Materials
• Interpretation(p. 100)
• History(p. 102)
• 2.6 Diversity in Collection Development
• Interpretation(p. 107)
• History(p. 109)
• 2.7 Economic Barriers to Information Access
• Interpretation(p. 116)
• History(p. 119)
• 2.8 Evaluating Library Collections
• Interpretation(p. 122)
• History(p. 124)
• 2.9 Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards
• Interpretation(p. 126)
• History(p. 128)
• 2.10 Expurgation of Library Materials
• Interpretation(p. 131)
• History(p. 133)
• 2.11 Free Access to Libraries for Minors
• Interpretation(p. 136)
• History(p. 139)
• 2.12 Importance of Education to Intellectual Freedom
• Interpretation(p. 146)
• History(p. 148)
• 2.13 Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
• Interpretation(p. 150)
• History(p. 153)
• 2.14 Labeling and Rating Systems
• Interpretation(p. 155)
• History(p. 157)
• 2.15 Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource
• Interpretation(p. 164)
• History(p. 166)
• 2.16 Meeting Rooms
• Interpretation(p. 169)
• History(p. 171)
• 2.17 Minors and Internet Interactivity
• Interpretation(p. 172)
• History(p. 175)
• 2.18 Privacy
• Interpretation(p. 177)
• History(p. 181)
• 2.19 Restricted Access to Library Materials
• Interpretation(p. 183)
• History(p. 186)
• 2.20 Services to Persons with Disabilities
• Interpretation(p. 191)
• History(p. 193)
• 2.21 The Universal Right to Free Expression
• Interpretation(p. 195)
• History(p. 198)
• Part III Protecting the Freedom to Read(p. 201)
• 1 The Freedom to Read
• Policy Statement(p. 203)
• History(p. 208)
• 2 Libraries: An American Value
• Policy Statement(p. 224)
• History(p. 226)
• 3 Policies and Statements Related to Access to Information, Library Resources, and Library Services(p. 228)
• 3.1 Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services, and Facilities
• Guidelines(p. 229)
• History(p. 232)
• 3.2 Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures regarding User Behavior and Library Usage
• Guidelines(p. 236)
• History(p. 239)
• 3.3 Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources
• Procedural Statement(p. 242)
• History(p. 246)
• 3.4 Related Policies, Statements, and Documents(p. 250)
• 4 Policies and Statements Related to Confidentiality, Privacy, and Governmental Intimidation(p. 254)
• 4.1 Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records
• Policy Statement(p. 255)
• History(p. 257)
• 4.2 Suggested Procedures for Implementing "Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records"
• Procedures(p. 261)
• History(p. 263)
• 4.3 Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records
• Resolution(p. 265)
• History(p. 267)
• 4.4 Policy concerning Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information about Library Users
• Policy Statement(p. 269)
• History(p. 271)
• 4.5 Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy: Privacy Tool Kit
• Guidelines(p. 273)
• History(p. 283)
• 4.6 RFID in Libraries: Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines
• Procedural Statement(p. 284)
• History(p. 288)
• 4.7 Policy on Governmental Intimidation
• Policy Statement(p. 294)
• History(p. 295)
• 4.8 Related Policies, Statements, and Documents(p. 299)
• Part IV Code of Ethics of the American Library Association(p. 301)
• 1 Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
• Policy Statement(p. 303)
• History(p. 305)
• 2 Enforcement of the "Code of Ethics of the American Library Association": Questions and Answers(p. 320)
• 3 Resolution on Workplace Speech
• Resolution(p. 325)
• History(p. 326)
• 4 Questions and Answers on Speech in the Workplace: An Explanatory Statement of the "ALA Code of Ethics"(p. 329)
• Part V Intellectual Freedom and the Law(p. 335)
• 1 Public Libraries and the Public Forum Doctrine(p. 337)
• 2 Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information(p. 351)
• 3 Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries(p. 361)
• Part VI Preserving, Protecting, and Working for Intellectual Freedom(p. 373)
• 1 Preparing for and Responding to Challenges(p. 375)
• 2 Communicating the Intellectual Freedom Message(p. 386)
• 3 Lobbying for Intellectual Freedom(p. 396)
• 4 Rallying for Intellectual Freedom: Where to Go for Help and How You Can Help(p. 404)
• Glossary(p. 417)
• Selected Bibliography(p. 419)
• Index(p. 423)

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Library Journal Review

Since the fourth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual was published (Professional Reading, LJ 7/92), the Office of Intellectual Freedom (IFC) has adopted three new Interpretations of the Library Bill of rights. These newly published Interpretations establish policies for "Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Gender or Sexual Orientation," "Economic Barriers to Information Access," and "Universal Right to Free Expression." Although the IFC has prepared an Interpretation on "Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks," the final draft has not yet been adopted by the ALA Council and is not included in the new edition. Other features of this publication include guidelines for the development of policies on access to materials, user behavior, and library usage. There is also a chapter on how to deal with organized pressure groups and an updated bibliography. This convenient reference to the profession's intellectual freedom policies is recommended for all libraries.‘Eloise R. Hitchcock, Tennessee Technological Univ. Lib., Cookeville (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Given that the protection and maintenance of intellectual freedom is a paramount duty of librarians and libraries, the Intellectual Freedom Manual is a necessity in any library. The eighth edition has been updated from the 2006 edition to include 3 new interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights (in the areas of the importance of education to intellectual freedom, minors and Internet activity, and services to persons with disabilities); 10 revised interpretations of sections of the manual; a resolution on the retention of library usage records; a section on RFID in libraries; and more. Related interpretations, policies, and documents are listed at the end of the text of each interpretation, when applicable. Major sections on Protecting the Freedom to Read, Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, Intellectual Freedom and the Law, and Preserving, Protecting, and Working for Intellectual Freedom give detailed yet concise information on these aspects of an essential mission. The manual is well organized, clear, and thorough, though hardly exhaustive. However, those wishing to access detailed, in-depth, and up-to-the-minute supplemental information will find it at www.ifmanual.org. A comprehensive table of contents, glossary, index, and selected bibliography offer points of entry and finding tools. A must purchase for all libraries.--Welton, Ann Copyright 2010 Booklist