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Publication Date: 2016
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65 Years & Counting: AASL and School Librarians--Still Champions of Intellectual Freedom
Adams, Helen R.
Knowledge Quest, v45 n1 p34-41 Sep-Oct 2016
The American Association of School Librarians and its members have always been champions of intellectual freedom. It is a core value of school librarians and has been--and remains--an integral part of AASL's culture. Intellectual freedom is deeply embedded in AASL's standards, position statements, member-focused publications, conferences, award criteria, and leaders. In this article, the author discusses the issues school librarians are facing when it comes to intellectual freedom, including challenges to their resources and internet filtering. A chart is presented with examples of AASL's strong support for intellectual freedom.
Descriptors: School Libraries, Intellectual Freedom, Librarians, Library Associations, Internet, Access to Information, Constitutional Law, Freedom of Speech, Religion, Leadership, Leadership Role, Leaders, Group Membership
American Association of School Librarians. Available from: American Library Association. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 1-800-545-2433; Web site: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: First Amendment
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