Nevada Library Association

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Nevada Library Association		INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM HANDBOOK 1999 Nevada Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee Bonnie Buckley, NLA President Lynn Ossolinski, NLA/IFC Chair Updated 2008, Eva Stowers, NLA/IFC Chair Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter One: Intellectual Freedom Freedom to Read Library Bill of Rights First Amendment Libraries: An American Value Banned Books Week 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, and 14th Amendments to the Constitution Chapter Two: Challenged Materials Censorship and Challenges Challenged Materials NLA Resolution on Access to Library Materials and Services What To Do BEFORE A Challenge Occurs What To Do WHEN A Challenge Occurs Request For Reconsideration of Library Materials Incident Report Request for Assistance Form Chapter Three: Internet Nevada Library Association Internet Filtering Statement Resolution on the use of Filtering Software in Libraries Statement on Library use of Filtering Software The Internet and Intellectual Freedom Purchase of Blocking Software By Public Libraries Is Unconstitutional Blocking Software FAQl (Peacefire) Guidelines and Considerations for Developing a Public Library Internet Use Policy Chapter Four: Confidentiality Confidentiality Resources Chapter Five: Government Expurgation of Library Materials Policy on Government Intimidation Chapter Six: Access for All Access for Children and Young People to Nonprint Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights Resolution on Access to the Use of Libraries and Information by Individuals with Physical Or Mental Impairment Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless Of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation Resolution on Prisoner's Right to Read Economic Barriers to Information Access Diversity in Collection Development Statement on Labeling Guidelines for Development of Policies and Procedures Regarding User Behavior and Library Usage Library Initiated Programs as a Resource Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards Evaluating Library Collections Guidelines for Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Materials, Services and Facilities Chapter Seven: Ethics American Library Association Code of Ethics Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources Appendix ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom Censorship and Challenge Database Form Intellectual Freedom Links Censorware How to install the Circumventor program, which gets around all Web-blocking software How To Disable Cyber Patrol How To Disable Cybersitter Internet Access Web Sites NOTE: All ALA documents and policies within have been reprinted in their entirety by permission of the American Library Association.
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Updated December 19, 2002