Intellectual Freedom Manual

by Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and American Library Association

Book Overview

Updated for the first time since 2005, this indispensable volume includes revised interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights along with key intellectual freedom guidelines and policies, including *A new chapter, "Interactivity and the Internet," and other fresh material on intellectual freedom and privacy in social networks *An examination of intellectual freedom for disabled library patrons *Coverage of the latest USA Pariot Act debates and extensions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838935907
• ISBN13: 9780838935903
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource for library professionals

This is a great book that thoroughly examines the ALA's dedication to intellectual freedom. A bit dry in places, certainly, but a wonderful resource for those interested in intellectual freedom and how that concept is represented in libraries.