Libraries, Access, and Intellectual Freedom: Developing Policies for Public and Academic Libraries - Couverture souple

American Library Association

 
9780838907610: Libraries, Access, and Intellectual Freedom: Developing Policies for Public and Academic Libraries

Synopsis

What one person considers enlightening and informative, another may find offensive; librarians are often caught in the middle. How does one balance community dynamics with national perspectives and political realities? This book attempts to answer this question.

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À propos de l'auteur

Barbara M. Jones chose intellectual freedom as her primary professional interest early in her career. Since the 1980's she has served in such varied roles as Chair of ALA's Intellectual Freedom Round Table, two terms as a member of the Intellectual Freedom Committee and a member of the state intellectual freedom committees in Iowa and Minnesota. She was the first chair of the recently created ACRL Intellectual Freedom Committee. Ms. Jones has spoken to library, general academic, legislative, and community groups about the First Amendment in libraries of all types.

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