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Banned Books Week 2022: Intellectual Freedom

Censorship is a dead end. Find your freedom to read during Banned Books Week, Sept. 18 - 24

Why is Intellectual Freedom Important?

Library Resources for Intellectual Freedom

Intellectual Freedom Manual
ISBN: 9780838948187
A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom
ISBN: 9780838913512
Intellectual Freedom Stories
ISBN: 9780838947371
Privacy and Freedom of Information in 21st Century Libraries
ISBN: 9780838991374

Video on Intellectual Freedom

ALA Library Bill of Rights

Most publicly funded libraries follow the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights which helps defend your intellectual freedom

Other Online Resources

American Library Association-Intellectual Freedom
The American Library Association's (ALA) webpage with resources to support and understand intellectual freedom.
Texas Library Association- Intellectual Freedom
The Texas Library Association's (TXLA) webpage with resources to support and understand intellectual freedom.