Category Archives: Intellectual Freedom

Intellectual Freedom and Advocacy: Let’s Shout About It

Posted on November 17, 2012 by ALSC Intellectual Freedom committee

It’s no secret that intellectual freedom is a foundational principle of the work we do as librarians. But sometimes, it feels like it is a secret. Sometimes it feels like something we’re frightened of, because we too often equate it … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week Wrap-Up

Posted on October 20, 2012 by ALSC Intellectual Freedom committee

The ALSC Intellectual Freedom Committee put out a call for creative, innovative and successful Banned Books Week programs and displays and we were overwhelmed with a number of fantastic ideas to share with you. The brilliant Erica Ann Anderson-Senter at … Continue reading →

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Why was THAT challenged?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by ALSC Intellectual Freedom committee

Early in my professional career, I encountered one of our Library books which had been mutilated. The book was the Caldecott Award winner In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. Mickey had fallen out of his clothes and someone had … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the ALSC Intellectual Freedom Committee!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by ALSC Intellectual Freedom committee

The members of the ALSC Intellectual Freedom Committee were delighted to be invited to contribute monthly to the ALSC Blog. Starting in September, you will see a post from committee members on the third Saturday of every month.  A little … Continue reading →

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Defend the Freedom to Read: It’s Everybody’s Job

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Heather Acerro

  No doubt you ensure that kids have access to books on every topic under the sun. You must celebrate Banned Books Week with a nice display of And Tango Makes Three, In the Night Kitchen and Sylvester and the … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Favorite Banned?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Heather Acerro

Banned Books Week (September 26 to October 1) is coming up! This is the perfect time to remind your community of your role as an Intellectual Freedom Fighter. To help you get ready there is a bunch of information on … Continue reading →

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The Image of Intellectual Freedom

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Heather Acerro

I picked up an ARC at ALA and I read it as fast as I could. Yes, it was that good and the plane trip home was easy because of it. You should read it. It is called The Future … Continue reading →

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Intellectual Freedom 101 session at #ala11

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Mary Voors

Attendance was good at this session and the information shared was useful. The session opened with an overview of the basic fundamentals of intellectual freedom: Intellectual freedom is the right to read Intellectual freedom is the right to view Intellectual … Continue reading →

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