Intellectual FreedomOur country was founded on a set of freedoms for all of our citizens. The freedom to read is an essential aspect of this democracy. This freedom does not just extend to adults, but also to our children. |
Library Bill of RightsMinors unquestionably posses First Amendment rights, which include their right to information.
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CensorshipEvery year books are challenged. This means that someone felt that the book should be removed from a library's collection
Check out this site to learn about challenged and banned books. |
Right to Privacy - for the library
Patrons have the following rights:
Libraries accomplish this by: (source: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/get-involved/key-issues/privacy)
- The right to open inquiry without having their interests examined or scrutinized by others.
- The right to confidentiality for personal information along with their selections of library materials.
Libraries accomplish this by: (source: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/get-involved/key-issues/privacy)
- Limit the degree to which personally identifiable information is monitored, collected, disclosed, and distributed.
- Avoid creating unnecessary records. Only record a user's personally identifiable information when necessary for the efficient operation of the library.
- Avoid retaining records that are not needed for efficient operation of the library. Assure that all kinds and types of records are covered by the policy, including data-related logs, digital records, vendor-collected data, and system backups.
- Avoid library practices and procedures that place information on public view (e.g., using postcards for overdue notices or requested materials; using patron names to identify self-pickup holds; placing staff terminals so the screens can be read by the public; using sign-in sheets to use computers or other devices; and providing titles of reserve requests or interlibrary loans over the telephone to users' family members or answering machines).