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When Does Filtering Turn into Censorship?
Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Discusses issues related to libraries filtering Internet searches. Topics include the American Library Association (ALA) stand against any form of Internet censorship, the increasing use of GUIs (graphical user interfaces), First Amendment rights, intellectual freedom, and deciding on the criteria for filtering. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Criteria, Intellectual Freedom, Internet
Who's Protecting Whom? AASL and Intellectual Freedom
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Johns, Sara Kelly – Knowledge Quest, 2007
"When you start your new job as a school librarian, one of the first steps you must take is to ask to see the district's book selection policy. If there isn't one, write one. Right away. It protects you, the teachers, and the district." That advice was part of the author's school library administration course at the School of Library and…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Intellectual Freedom, Library Administration, School Libraries
Access and Indigency: Lessons from Morristown.
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Conable, Gordon M. – Public Libraries, 1992
Discussion of the present deterioration in public services focuses on indigent and homeless library patrons and the Kreimer v. Morristown litigation. Issues of access and intellectual freedom are addressed, First Amendment rights are discussed, and implications of this case for libraries' roles as public forums are examined. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Court Litigation, Homeless People, Intellectual Freedom
Four Questions to Ask Yourself
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Abilock, Debbie, Ed. – Knowledge Quest, 2007
One's commitment to intellectual freedom is manifested not just in the creation of a strong and clear selection policy or the celebration of Banned Books Week but by his or her willingness to examine his or her practices openly with others. In this article, the author proposes four questions to explore in one's teaching and in professional…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Censorship, Reading Material Selection, Library Materials
Studying the First Amendment.
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Scales, Pat – Knowledge Quest, 2000
Discussion of censorship against books in public and school libraries focuses on intellectual freedom; First Amendment rights; and curriculum development to include lessons on the First Amendment. Offers suggestions for activities focusing on censorship and banned books. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom
Disruptive Behavior: Protecting People, Protecting Rights.
Comstock-Gay, Stuart – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
An explicit, nondiscriminatory code of conduct that is based on due process standards, and the enforcement of relevant laws can constitutionally address offensive behavior problems in libraries. (AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Constitutional Law, Due Process
Protecting the Right To Read: A How-To-Do-It Manual for School and Public Librarians.
Symons, Ann K.; Harmon, Charles – 1995
This manual discusses the issue of intellectual freedom as it pertains to library policy and practice and offers guidelines for ensuring the right to read. It is intended for the public librarian or school library media specialist who needs to develop new policies or update existing policies. The book is divided into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 looks…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Censorship, Guidelines