MAME Intellectual Freedom (IF)
Why does intellectual freedom matter?
“Intellectual freedom is every learner’s right.” –AASL Standards, 2018
• Intellectual Freedom = The Cornerstone of the library profession
• Students have a right to know
• Students have a need to know
• Consider: If not your library, where? If not now, when?
• Diverse collections = promise and problems
Resources
Sample material selection policies and reconsideration forms
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Support
MAME
Martha J. Spear, Chair
Intellectual Freedom Committee
email: [email protected]
tel: 248.837.8112
AASL Intellectual Freedom
tel: 800.545.2433 x4382
ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom
tel 800.545.2433 or 312.280.4226
National Council of Teachers of English/
Intellectual Freedom Center
University Presses/Intellectual Freedom
.
To Report a Challenge
Complete this form (anonymity guaranteed)
“Intellectual freedom is every learner’s right.” –AASL Standards, 2018
• Intellectual Freedom = The Cornerstone of the library profession
• Students have a right to know
• Students have a need to know
• Consider: If not your library, where? If not now, when?
• Diverse collections = promise and problems
Resources
Sample material selection policies and reconsideration forms
.
Support
MAME
Martha J. Spear, Chair
Intellectual Freedom Committee
email: [email protected]
tel: 248.837.8112
AASL Intellectual Freedom
tel: 800.545.2433 x4382
ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom
tel 800.545.2433 or 312.280.4226
National Council of Teachers of English/
Intellectual Freedom Center
University Presses/Intellectual Freedom
.
To Report a Challenge
Complete this form (anonymity guaranteed)