Happy 75th anniversary of the library bill of rights. Library bill of rights hawkins county library system tn. The presence of books and other resources in a library does not indicate endorsement of their contents by the library. The first of the twelve sections shall be addressed during the.
Library bill of rights library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Describe in your own words how each of the following ethics guidelines affects or applies to reference work in your library. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Development of the library bill of rights was a response to events in nazi germany, where jews were barred from libraries, and books by jewish authors. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community. The marshalllyon county library and its board support the american library associations ala bill of rights, which provides the foundation for open and equal access to the library services, programs and other resources. The american library association adopted the library bill of rights on this day. Ala library bill of rights the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. The library bill of rights and freedom to read statement were crafted in times of looming censorship and privacy threats. We honor the past and create the future in all library services.
Jun 19, 2014 today we are pleased to commemorate the 75th anniversary of alas adoption of the library bill of rights on june 19, 1939 at the ala annual conference in san francisco. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. Theyve stood the test of time and remain fundamental declarations of librarian values. Interpretations of the library bill of rights advocacy. American library association ala statement of labeling an. Includes resolutions and statements on the nonremoval of challenged library materials, reevaluating library collections, and sexism, racism and other isms in library materials. The united states supreme court first addressed obscenity in the 1957 case of roth v.
Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the. United states and grappled with setting standards or creating. Please note that individual states may have standards, guidelines, and laws for public library service. Library bill of rights material selection policy free. Library bill of rights material selection policy free library. Ala added a seventh article addressing privacy in 2019. Roosevelt established the bill of rights day on this day in 1941 to honor and observe the preservation of our individual rights. The library bill of rights and school library media programs. Appendix b ala library bill of rights lone star college. To look at the value of the library bill of rights within a school environment, it is necessary to begin with another professional statement, the school library bill of rights. American library associations library bill of rights 1.
The american association of school librarians aasl, a division of the american library association ala, adopted the school library bill of rights in 1955. Alaaasl standards for the initial preparation of school librarians aasl n. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to reading materials, to censor content in schools, to label controversial views, to distribute lists of objectionable books or authors, and to purge libraries. Library bill of rights aurora public library district. Hello councilors, as loida noted in her message yesterday, the ala executive board met on july 20, 2018 and unanimously voted to allow an online vote of council on the resolution to rescind meeting rooms. American library association ala statement of labeling an interpretation of the library bill of rights libraries do not advocate the ideas found in their collections or in resources accessible through the library. The library network makes no guarantee, either expressed. American library association library bill of rights. Ala library bill of rights marshalllyon county library.
Publications on filing rules american library association. An interpretation of the library bill of rights on providing access to meeting rooms. An interview with banned author carmenfrancesca banciu carmenfrancesca banciu is an author, journalist and lecturer who grew up in romania as the daughter of a highranking member of the communist party. American library association adopts library bill of rights. Intellectual freedom statement, the library bill of rights, and the ala statement on access to electronic information, services, and networks. Crewsas the scholarly communications universe continues to change and expand, its increasingly important for librarians to understand and be able to advise on complicated issues in an accessible and relatable matter. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove books from sales, to censor textbooks, to label controversial books, to distribute lists of objectionable books or authors, and to purge libraries. Library bill of rights archives intellectual freedom blog. Library initiated programs as a resource, an interpretation of the library bill of rights. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, age, background, or. Library bill of rights ala gaston county public library. Bill of rights day and intellectual freedom today, december 15, 2018, we celebrate the 227th anniversary of the ratification of the bill of rights. The internet is a worldwide community with a highly diverse user population, and it is the users responsibility to use the resource wisely.
The alachua county library district supports the american library association s ala library bill of rights and its interpretations, and the alas freedom to read statement. It was based on the library bill of rights adopted by the des moines, iowa, public library on november 21, 1938 development of the library bill of rights was a response to events in nazi germany, where jews were barred from libraries, and books by jewish authors and other works disfavored by the nazi regime. Funding for trustee facts file,third edition, was awarded by the illinois state library isl, a division of the office of secretary of state, using funds provided by the institute of museum and library services imls under the federal library services and technology act lsta. The american association of school librarians reaffirms its belief in the library bill of rights of the american library association. The alachua county library district supports the american library associations ala library bill of rights and its interpretations, and the alas freedom to read statement. Right on the alas web page appears the lbr and an link to a pdf version of the lbr. The document which is the basis for the work of the ala office for intellectual freedom was created in the wake of several incidents of banning the grapes of wrath by. American library association ala library bill of rights. Discussion of this resolution will now proceed in this ala connect space from thursday, july 26. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.
Although ala filing rules has a publication date of 1980 and ala rules for filing catalog cards, 2nd edition has a publication date of 1968, these are the latest editions of both titles. There was a time when accessing pornographic and obscene materials was much more difficult than it is today. The library bill of rights specifically states that all people and all points of view should be included in library materials and information. Library bill of rights books saved my life and my sanity. Computer acceptable use policy american library associations. Alas stance on library meeting rooms was amended on june 26, 2018 during ala annual in new orleans.
Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or. Library bill of rights alachua county library district. Library services vigorously protects freedom of inquiry and expression. Library bill of rights ala the american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. These are the foundation for open and equitable access to the library districts services, programs and other resources. Residents of southwest florida have access to general fgcu library services. The meaning of reveals itself in the choices we make, and this book is essentially about those decisions. The following guides the library and its board in all public policies and interpretations. Today we are pleased to commemorate the 75th anniversary of alas adoption of the library bill of rights on june 19, 1939 at the ala annual conference in san francisco. The office for intellectual freedom invites librarians to print and distribute a free downloadable pamphlet of the library bill of rights. Information technology is used in creative, experimental, and practical ways for delivery of instruction and information resources. The american association of school librarians aasl, a division of the american library association. Ala library bill of rights the marshalllyon county library and its board support the american library associations ala bill of rights, which provides the foundation for open and equal access to the library services, programs and other resources. The freedom to read statement american library association.
American library association ala statement of labeling. This standard is intended to aid in the selection and application of a filing system that will enable users to retrieve information when needed. Contact ala and let them know hate shouldnt be welcome in our libraries. School library bill of rights 1969 ethics codes collection.
Library bill of rights american library association. Jul 26, 2018 hello councilors, as loida noted in her message yesterday, the ala executive board met on july 20, 2018 and unanimously voted to allow an online vote of council on the resolution to rescind meeting rooms. An interpretation of the library bill of rights 2018 ala recognizes that persons with disabilities are a large and often neglected part of society. It was amended in 1944, 1948, 1961, 1967, and 1980. The document which is the basis for the work of the ala office for intellectual freedom was created in the wake of several incidents of banning the grapes of wrath by john steinbeck in the late 1930s. There are no limiting qualifers for viewpoint, origin, or politics. Attempts to restrict access to library materials violate the basic tenets of the library bill of rights. Hicklin was the first known obscenity case tried under the obscene publications act in great britain. Media personnel are concerned with generating understanding of american freedoms through the development of informed and responsible citizens. American library associations library bill of rights. The american library association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic polices should guide their services. The library bill of rights was adopted by the american library association council on june 19, 1939. It was based on the library bill of rights adopted by the des moines, iowa, public library on november 21, 1938.
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