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Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries

Author : April M. Dawkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries written by April M. Dawkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date volume of topical School Library Connection articles provides school librarians and LIS professors with a one-stop source of information for supporting the core library principle of intellectual freedom. School librarians continue to advocate for and champion student privacy and the right to read and have unfettered access to needed information. Updated and current information concerning these issues is critical to school librarians working daily with students, parents, and faculty to manage library programs, services, and print and digital collections. This volume is an invaluable resource as school librarians revisit collection development, scheduling, access, and other policies. Library science professors will find this updated volume useful for information and discussion with students. Drawing on the archives of School Library Connection, Library Media Connection, and School Library Monthly magazines—and with comprehensive updates throughout—chapters tackle privacy, the right to read, censorship, equal access to information, and other intellectual freedom issues. New laws and legal and ethical opinions continue to appear and help inform the daily response school librarians have to current issues. This volume updates all included articles with current legal thought and opinion. Intellectual freedom expert April Dawkins offers practical advice and commentary throughout.

Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries

Author : April M. Dawkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440872376
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom Issues in School Libraries written by April M. Dawkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date volume of topical School Library Connection articles provides school librarians and LIS professors with a one-stop source of information for supporting the core library principle of intellectual freedom. School librarians continue to advocate for and champion student privacy and the right to read and have unfettered access to needed information. Updated and current information concerning these issues is critical to school librarians working daily with students, parents, and faculty to manage library programs, services, and print and digital collections. This volume is an invaluable resource as school librarians revisit collection development, scheduling, access, and other policies. Library science professors will find this updated volume useful for information and discussion with students. Drawing on the archives of School Library Connection, Library Media Connection, and School Library Monthly magazines—and with comprehensive updates throughout—chapters tackle privacy, the right to read, censorship, equal access to information, and other intellectual freedom issues. New laws and legal and ethical opinions continue to appear and help inform the daily response school librarians have to current issues. This volume updates all included articles with current legal thought and opinion. Intellectual freedom expert April Dawkins offers practical advice and commentary throughout.

Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library

Author : Pat R. Scales
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838935818
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library written by Pat R. Scales and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-03-02 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains scenarios that offer school librarians an overview of the intellectual freedom issues they may face and includes advice on how to handle them and interact with library patrons, covering materials selection, management, programs, access, labeling, privacy, and the Internet.

Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library

Author : Helen R. Adams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610691393
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library written by Helen R. Adams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a well-known intellectual freedom advocate, this book is a one-stop source for school librarians on intellectual freedom and privacy issues that blends principles with best practices. In order to sort out fact from fiction and become effective, critically thinking adults in a global society, children need access to diverse points of view from authoritative sources in their school libraries. This book provides school librarians with easy-to-read guidance on specific aspects of intellectual freedom and privacy, explaining how the core values of the library profession translate into everyday practice. The readings supply current information and targeted, practical advice on a broad range of topics, including privacy and confidentiality in the context of a school library; working with homeless students, English language learners, and other special needs students; challenges to school library materials; filtering issues; and advocacy for intellectual freedom. Each of the nine chapters begins with an introductory essay examining the topic and concludes with a "key ideas" summary; a list of annotated resources to lead the reader to more information on the individual column topics; and discussion questions. The volume's appendices include the text of the ALA Library Bill of Rights and the Code of Ethics as well as an annotated list of pro-First Amendment and privacy protecting organizations with contact information.

Censorship and Selection

Author : Henry Reichman
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838907986
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Censorship and Selection written by Henry Reichman and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Censorship! The word itself sparks debate, especially when the context is the public school. Since the publication of the second edition of this landmark book in 1993, wired classrooms, legal challenges, and societal shifts have changed the landscape for the free exchange of ideas. Completely revised and updated, this new edition remains the most comprehensive guide for protecting the freedom to read in schools: For school librarians and media specialists, teachers, and administrators, Reichman covers the different media (including books, school newspapers, and the Internet), the important court cases (including recent litigations involving Harry Potter, the Internet, and Huck Finn), the issues in dispute (including violence, religion, and profanity), and how the laws on the books can be incorporated into selection policies. An entire chapter is devoted to troubleshooting and answering the question of What do we do if...? Look no further for the best and most specific information on providing access and facing challenges to intellectual freedom. You'll find answers if you are asking questions like these: * What is the distinction between making selection decisions and censoring?

Scales on Censorship

Author : Pat R. Scales
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 144225064X
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Scales on Censorship written by Pat R. Scales and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scales on Censorship: Real Life Lessons from School Library Journal contains Pat R. Scales collected columns, all written in response to active book challenges or questions of intellectual freedom and library ethics. These columns have a ripped from the headlines immediacy even as they reflect the core values and policies of librarianship. They are organized by topic and each is framed with a brief new introductory essay. Scales’ powerful reputation and practical ethically-based solutions has made her a key spokesperson and support for librarians working under a censorship siege.

Intellectual Freedom Manual

Author : Office for Intellectual Freedom
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838935907
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom Manual written by Office for Intellectual Freedom and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensible volume includes the most up-to-date intellectual freedom guidelines, policies, and interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.

Practicing Intellectual Freedom in Libraries

Author : Shannon M. Oltmann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 144086313X
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Practicing Intellectual Freedom in Libraries written by Shannon M. Oltmann and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All librarians and library and information science scholars can benefit from learning more about intellectual freedom. This book relies on research and practical real-world scenarios to conceptualize and contextualize it. Practicing Intellectual Freedom in Libraries is helpful for a wide range of people, from those only starting to learn about intellectual freedom to those more well-versed in the subject. For novices, it offers a solid introduction to intellectual freedom, grounded theoretically and empirically; for more experienced scholars and librarians, it provides a uniquely comprehensive analysis of intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom is important for librarians because it is a foundation of the profession and is truly central to librarianship in the United States. Situating intellectual freedom within freedom of speech theories, this book explains the legal and theoretical foundations for contemporary understandings of intellectual freedom within library science. Additionally, it depicts the importance of community to implementing intellectual freedom and exemplifies this importance in a discussion of actual library practices. Real-world scenarios provide a timely look at intellectual freedom in context, discussing Internet filtering, collection development and weeding, meeting rooms and exhibit spaces, programming, and fake news and misinformation.

Ensuring Intellectual Freedom and Access to Information in the School Library Media Program

Author : Helen R. Adams
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ensuring Intellectual Freedom and Access to Information in the School Library Media Program written by Helen R. Adams and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over two-thirds of all challenges to books and other resources reported to the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom occur in schools. This book explores intellectual freedom issues in school library media programs including selection of resources and materials selection policies, challenges and censorship, students' freedom to read, patron privacy and confidentiality of library records, the blocking of Internet resources, access to the school library media center, its resources, and services for students with special needs, and advocacy for minors' First Amendment rights in school library media programs. Throughout the text, practicing public school and private school library media specialists at different grade levels candidly share their stories and observations on how intellectual freedom principles and ALA policy statements apply to real life situations. Attorney Mary Minow provides vital information about the impact of the First Amendment, federal and state law, and court decisions on minors using libraries in schools. Whether a library media specialist in the field or a student in a graduate or undergraduate library and information studies program, readers will find both practical information and advice to complement the concepts found in the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Manual. Print and Web resources are included.

Intellectual Freedom Manual

Author : ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838948189
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom Manual written by ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual 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 - ALA policy statements, approved by committees and Council, articulating core intellectual freedom principles and best practices; - 8 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; - "Issues at a Glance" sidebars which present key concepts, points of law, tips, and questions for reflection; - expanded content about developing library policies that support intellectual freedom; - updated information on censorship of library programs, displays, and databases; - “Advocacy and Assistance,” a section offering concrete guidance when you’re called on to talk to the media or meet with legislators; - Deeper Look essays which examine the laws related to library operations; - advice on when to call the police, when not to, and how to handle personally identifiable information when they arrive; and - an expanded glossary. Using 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.

Intellectual Freedom for Teens

Author : Kristin Fletcher-Spear
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838912001
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom for Teens written by Kristin Fletcher-Spear and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Year after year a majority of the titles on ALA’s Banned Books list, which compiles titles threatened with censorship, are either YA books or adult books that are frequently read by teens. It’s important for YA librarians to understand the types of challenges occurring in libraries around the nation and to be ready to deal with such challenges when they occur. The Young Adult Library Services (YALSA) has tailored this book specifically for these situations, providing much-needed guidance on the highly charged topic of intellectual freedom for teens. Among the issues addressed areHow to prepare yourself and your staff for potential challenges by developing a thoughtful selection policy and response planResources for help when a challenge occursThe art of crafting a defense for a challenged book, and pointers for effectively disseminating your response through the press and social mediaThe latest on intellectual freedom in the digital realm, including an examination of library technologyUsing examples of censorship battles in both school and public libraries to illustrate possible scenarios, this guidebook gives YA librarians the foreknowledge and support to ensure intellectual freedom for teens.

Intellectual Freedom Manual

Author : American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom
Publisher : Chicago : American Library Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Intellectual Freedom Manual written by American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom and published by Chicago : American Library Association. This book was released on 1992 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the Library Bill of Rights and discusses freedom to read, intellectual freedom, and censorship.

Preserving Intellectual Freedom

Author : Jean E. Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preserving Intellectual Freedom written by Jean E. Brown and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twenty-two essays on what causes censorship, how it affects communities, and ways to fight it.

Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read

Author : Sachdeva, Danielle E.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668496569
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read written by Sachdeva, Danielle E. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms—the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting access to books, targeting themes that embrace human diversity, inclusivity, and the tapestry of life itself. As educators, administrators, and scholars grapple with this critical juncture, Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read serves as a comprehensive resource they can turn to for support and knowledge. This book is a call to action, resonating with teachers, school librarians, administrators, and scholars who refuse to let censorship erode the foundations of education. As censorship attempts proliferate, its chapters offer fortification, providing educators at all levels with the tools to safeguard students' intellectual freedom. From the hallowed halls of academia to the vibrant classrooms of K-12, the insights within these pages shape curricula, conversations, and a collective commitment to nurturing minds that thrive on diversity and inquiry. In a world clamoring for unwavering advocates of intellectual freedom, Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools is not just a solution—it is a declaration of resolute solidarity in the pursuit of knowledge and the unassailable right to read.

School Libraries 3.0

Author : Rebecca P. Butler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810885816
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book School Libraries 3.0 written by Rebecca P. Butler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook, for school library administration courses, is written by a professor who has taught this course at least once a year for the past twenty years. Technology is interwoven throughout the book and not listed as a separate chapter or book section. This is because the school librarian of today—and certainly the school librarian of tomorrow—is working in an environment of web resources, multimedia, mixed methods, and varying programs and services. Major chapters cover the various roles of the school librarian, curricular standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, budgeting, facilities, personnel, services, programming, ethics, advocacy, and evaluation. Sample policies, procedures, and plans make this book valuable to both new and experienced school librarians.

The School Librarian's Compass

Author : Rebecca J. Morris
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440879206
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book The School Librarian's Compass written by Rebecca J. Morris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By working through these cases and the accompanying learning exercises, both pre-service and practicing school librarians will strengthen their readiness, expand their perspectives, and build confidence for solving problems and making informed, thoughtful decisions in their school libraries. In their preparation for school librarianship, library students learn foundational ideals and observe best practices that center and guide their work. However, discussions of aspirational versions of school librarianship often leave out sufficient practice in managing the many challenges and decisions school librarians face on the job. In this book, veteran educator Rebecca J. Morris uses stories of day-to-day librarianship to empower school librarians as they navigate and manage the complex interactions, decisions, and opportunities of their work. The book's alignment with the AASL/CAEP standards makes it helpful to school library educators planning curriculum, syllabi, and course activities. Perfect for reading or study groups, graduate classes, and professional development, these stories invite reflection and lively conversation.

Tales Out of the School Library

Author : Gail Bush Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1591588332
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book Tales Out of the School Library written by Gail Bush Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking book about developing the professional dispositions of school librarians uses three fictionalized librarians to serve as authentic models addressing familiar topics and situations. Tales Out of the School Library: Developing Professional Dispositions is a book that empowers anyone working in the school library to redefine their practice to meet the needs of young learners today. It covers familiar, everyday topics of the most concern to practitioners—assessment, literacy and reading, diversity, intellectual freedom, communication, collaboration, and more. But it is the approach that makes this book unique. Each chapter of Tales Out of the School Library begins with a story from one of three fictional, yet recognizably authentic library media specialists—composites of real professionals, each with distinctive personalities, strengths, and challenges. These tales of elementary, middle, and high school librarians play out over the course of a school year, and serve as the focal point for discussions of essential aspects of teaching, communication, and leadership. Follow-up questions, an annotated bibliography, connections to AASL's Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, and discussion questions further add to the value of this innovative volume.