- Book Banning (21)
- Filtering Software (2)
- USA PATRIOT Act (29)
See also:
ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table
ala.org
Provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians. Includes awards, reports, news, and links to resources.
ALA's Library Bill of Rights
ala.org
The Associations basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials.
South Dakota Library Association: Intellectual Freedom
sdlibraryassociation.org
Links and information on Surf Safe, the association's web safety program.
Intellectual Freedom Resources
wla.lib.wi.us
A list of various resources, including links to regional and legal materials.
Information for Social Change
libr.org
An activist organisation that examines issues of censorship, freedom and ethics amongst library and information workers.
Suppression of Speech by the United States Government: The Children's Internet Protection Act
mlaforum.org
Argues that the federal government attempted to engage in mass censorship by passing the Children's Internet Protection Act.
Articles on Censorship: A Look at the Different Sides of the Issue
booksatoz.com
There is more than one side to any story. This is more true with censorship of the written word than with most topics. You know where you stand on this issue, but what is your opinion based on? Is it based on fact and your morals, or on other people's morals? To help determine this, it is a good idea to find out what other people have thought on the issue. Here are some articles, essays and speeches that cover this issue from a different side of the story.
Texas Library Association Intellectual Freedom Handbook
txla.org
Practical and theoretical information on intellectual freedom, censorship, and related issues.
ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
ala.org
The Office for Intellectual Freedom is charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Associations basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. The goal of the office is to educate librarians and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries.
PICS, Censorship, and Intellectual Freedom FAQ
w3.org
Examines intellectual freedom issues raised by the Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS), a set of technical specifications developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and often used in filtering software.
Boston Coalition for Freedom of Expression
users.rcn.com
Resources, reports, and a list of "Heroes and Villains."
American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression
bookweb.org
Links to the Free Expression Newsletter and other sites relating to bookselling and freedom of speech.
ALA's The Freedom to Read Statement
ala.org
The Association's policy statement on intellectual freedom and censorship.
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Brushing up on Banned Books
School Library Journal
Banned Books Week, September 26 October 3, 2009, offers many opportunities to engage teens in discussions on intellectual freedom , censorship, ...
School Library Journal
Banned Books Week, September 26 October 3, 2009, offers many opportunities to engage teens in discussions on intellectual freedom , censorship, ...
ALA Controls Nicholasville, KY; Freedom of Speech Denied by ...
(SafeLibraries)
ue, 10 Nov 2009 03:28:00 GM
They have a huge organization called the "Office for . Intellectual Freedom. " that propagandizes the public with false information to convince librarians, library employees, and the people generally that the First Amendment requires ...
(SafeLibraries)
ue, 10 Nov 2009 03:28:00 GM
They have a huge organization called the "Office for . Intellectual Freedom. " that propagandizes the public with false information to convince librarians, library employees, and the people generally that the First Amendment requires ...
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