When academic freedom is curtailed, higher education is compromised. Radio frequency identification rfid is an emergent technology that is currently growing in importance. Ensure that mla officers and the intellectual freedom advisory. Ala intellectual freedom manual, 2006, introduction even though that manual has gone through two revisions since 2006, the quote is still so relevant that we chose to reproduce it here. She has served on the intellectual freedom committees of the vermont library association chair 2006 2008, new england library association chair 20122014, and american library association 20072011. Nebraska intellectual freedom manual by round table on. Apr 11, 2016 the intellectual freedom blogs purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the american library association ala. In this chapter, you will learn how to use apa style the documentation and formatting style followed by the american psychological association, or apa. Core intellectual freedom documents of ala, such as library bill of rights, are presented next, followed by practical information about. The components and operation of an rfid system are described. Ala intellectual freedom manual, 2006, introduction the freedom of expression guaranteed by the first amendment and the corollary of that freedom, the freedom to read, is uniquely fulfilled by the library. Intellectual freedom manual maryland library association.
The mla reaffirms its 1962 signature of this document. A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. To educate library staff throughout michigan, and the communities they serve, about intellectual freedom issues, and the role of the library in protecting, defending and advocating for intellectual freedom. Companies can improve inventory control and track their products by gathering data from rfid labels on the products. Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction. The handbooks straightforward english and clearcut presentation of its contents, will make writing research. Fortifying and emboldening professionals and students from across the library spectrum.
Since it was established in 1967, alas office for intellectual freedom oif has championed the rights of library users to seek. The eighth edition has been updated from the 2006 edition to include 3 new interpretations of the library bill of rights in the areas of the importance of education to intellectual freedom, minors and internet activity, and services to persons with disabilities. There is much greater intellectual freedom in china today than several decades ago. Developing policies for public an academic libraries. Intellectual freedom is one of the most closely held core values of librarianship. Its also an indispensable resource for daytoday guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people.
Mla international bibliography modern language association. Larue 2007 identified intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality as two key values held historically by libraries. Intellectual freedom cooperative childrens book center. The manual has evolved over seven editions, and this seventh edition reflects the changing. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mla intellectual freedom manual maryland library association. Apa format6 th edition overview the american psychological association apa style is widely accepted in the social sciences and other fields, such as education, business, and nursing. Intellectual freedom manual ala store american library.
Much has changed in libraries and society since the publication of the 2004 revision of the nebraska library association intellectual freedom manual. Ensuring intellectual freedom and access to information in the school library media program. Intellectual freedom manual, 6th edition no access. Conference program mississippi library association. It is a fundamental concept on which libraries are built. It begins with an essay that defines intellectual freedom and explains how it applies to school, public, and academic libraries. Part 1, intellectual freedom and libraries, provides foundational information. Information science at the university of southern mississippi in 2006. Ala actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedomthe rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the first amendment. Attendees will focus on actionable steps that they can implement in their library. According to that publication, a wellwritten materials selection policy contains eight elements. The freedom of expression guaranteed by the first amendment and the corollary of that freedom, the freedom to receive information, are uniquely.
The mla handbook is the most useful writing instruction manual available. The blog is managed and edited by staff of alas office for intellectual freedom oif to raise awareness of timesensitive news, issues in the field. Itfa prohibited the imposition of new ecommerce taxation from october 1, 1998 to october 21, 2001. If panel recommends policy and appropriate action to the mla executive board and to mla membership on intellectual freedom matters. Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual. Librarians face a constant struggle to preserve the intellectual freedom of their clientele, and the intellectual freedom manual, compiled by the office for intellectual freedom oif of the american library association, is an excellent, practical guide for librarians to use in fighting this battle. Mla style 7th edition when writing a research paper, we enter into a community of writers and scholars gibaldi xiii who agree to follow rules in writing and using sources. This issue of louisiana libraries contains the lla intellectual freedom manual. An introductory essay by judith krug and candace morgan, updated by oif director barbara jones, sketches out an overview of ala policy on intellectual freedom. The intellectual freedom manual is unquestionably one of the most important sources on censorship and intellectual freedom in print today. The consensus of the current members of the nebraska library association round table on intellectual freedom nla if was not to just revise the former manual, but to create an entirely new edition. Mla statement on academic freedom 2009 modern language.
Jun 25, 2010 the newly revised and updated eighth edition of the intellectual freedom manual makes its debut today at the ala store at the 2010 ala annual conference in washington, d. She has won several awards for her intellectual freedom advocacy. My thanks go to charlene cain and her committee for all of their hard work on revising the 2000 edition. Intellectual freedom definition of intellectual freedom by. But, as i saw during my recent stint as a visiting lecturer at a chinese university, speech is not completely free. Office for intellectual freedom established december 1, 1967, the office for intellectual freedom is charged with implementing ala policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the library bill of rights, the associations basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. Intellectual freedom manual by trina magi overdrive. The freedom of expression guaranteed by the first amendment and the corollary of that freedom. Congress addressed the controversial issue of taxation and ecommerce with the passage of the internet tax freedom act itfa, which took effect in october 1998. Censorship challenges to books in uk public libraries have received renewed. Intellectual freedom manual archives intellectual freedom blog.
Resolution in support of immigrant rights practices pdf. For librarians and library staff interested in intellectual freedom, access to information and censorship issues. An emotional and intellectual survival manual for students. List entries in alphabetical order according to the last name of the author. Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. The nook book ebook of the intellectual freedom manual. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. Intellectual freedom news archives intellectual freedom blog. Since it was established in 1967, alas office for intellectual freedom oif has championed the rights of library users to seek and receive information on all subjects from all points of view without restriction and without having the subject of ones interest examined or scrutinized by others. First author last name, first author first name, et al. Intellectual freedom essaysmany parents feel that internet filtering by programs such as bess really do work effectively. Intellectual freedom manual and true stories of censorship battles in. Intellectual freedom the principles of intellectual freedomthe idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideasare hallmarks of the library and education professions. Censorship challenges to books in scottish public libraries kelly.
Doublespace between successive lines of an entry and between entries. Maryland library association intellectual freedom manual. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies. Modern language association mla format and documentation. Why intellectual freedom matters paul sturges delivered at bobcatsss conference, tallinn, estonia, jan. Source for information on internet tax freedom act. Apa and mla documentation and formatting github pages. Aug 07, 2014 there is much greater intellectual freedom in china today than several decades ago. Intellectual freedom manual compiled by the office for intellectual freedom of the american. The june 25, 2010 june 25, 2010 jonathan kelley intellectual freedom issues, midwinter meetingannual conference, uncategorized.
Intellectual freedom definition of intellectual freedom. Ala intellectual freedom manual, 2006, introduction. We begin a new year with information needed to protect our intellectual freedom. Mississippi library association conference program. The apa citation format requires parenthetical citations within the text rather than endnotes or footnotes.
Prepare draft documents for approval of the mla yss board. Begin the fi rst line of an entry fl ush left, and indent successive lines onehalf inch or fi ve spaces. Trina magi is a library professor and reference and instruction librarian at the university of vermont. The uncertain limits of intellectual freedom in china the. Arba some barriers to reading are imposed by community members, parents, and laws, and librarians ought to be familiar with readers rights and the librarys responsibility to its readers. Given that the protection and maintenance of intellectual freedom is a paramount duty of librarians and libraries, the intellectual freedom manual is a necessity in any library. Citations in the text provide brief information, usually the name of the author and the date of. Article information, pdf download for censorship challenges to. For more information, please visit the ebsco web site the mla international bibliography is an essential tool for research in all aspects of modern languages and literature. These rules are written down in handbooks like the mla handbook for writers of. However, intellectual freedom cannot bring itself into existence. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition ala store.
Libraries in this country have grown up alongside the civic institutions that devise and protect the basic human rights by which we, as. It rejects censorship and affirms the ethical imperative to provide unrestricted. Most of the applications for libraries use rfid of. Intellectual freedom definition is freedom that allows people to think about or study what they want. Ala actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the first amendment. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It must be addressed in policies in order to support the librarys position as a defender of the rights of its community members as contained in the first amendment. Understanding and managing intellectual freedom challenges. Trude 1 sarah trude jason zevenbergen english 120 6 may 20 censorship as an act of freedom on september 22, 1995, within the same year that the film titled the indian in the. The uncertain limits of intellectual freedom in china.
This is a joint effort of alas office for library advocacy and the office for intellectual freedom. The eighth edition has been updated from the 2006 edition to include 3 new interpretations of the library bill of rights in the areas of the importance of education to. Intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition by trina magi. Library associations ala intellectual freedom manual as the right to open. However, by blocking information from reaching students by means of an automated filter may actually cause more harm than good. Advocacy and intellectual freedom bootcamp urges attendees to. Home intellectual freedom library guides at salisbury. Kristin pekoll is the assistant director for alas office for intellectual freedom where she works with librarians, teachers, administration, and parents regarding challenges to library materials and reading lists. Newsletter on intellectual freedom archives intellectual. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access. Libraries, havens for the free exchange of ideas and in. Intellectual freedom panel maryland library association. Compiled by office for intellectual freedom of the american library association.
An overview library bill of rights protecting the freedom to read intellectual freedom and the law preparing to preserve and protect intellectual freedom working for intellectual freedom glossary selected bibliography index. Pdf librarians as feisty advocates for privacy researchgate. This manual is designed to answer practical questions faced by librarians in applying the principles of intellectual freedom to library service. Viewed as an integral component of a democratic society, intellectual freedom protects an individuals right to access, explore, consider, and express ideas and information as the basis for a selfgoverning, wellinformed citizenry. Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the intellectual freedom manual traces a history of alas commitment to fighting censorship. Taken from the 2006 mla intellectual freedom manual put together by ifap. Nov 01, 2017 the intellectual freedom manual, first published in 1974, combines all interpretations of the library bill of rights, the core document for the library professional. Intellectual freedom manual louisiana library association. Oct 16, 2018 intellectual freedom, as the essential brand of librarianship, and as a value that grows from a solid policy infrastructure, will also be covered. In this example from the first page of an mlastyle paper, the students name is sarah trude, her instructor is jason zevenbergen, and the course is english 120. May 2006 bring health and happiness to each and every one of you. The new edition of the intellectual freedom manual is more than just an invaluable. Berlindas presentation for the upcoming mla conference 2018 will be icebergs do melt. Intellectual freedom manual by office for intellectual freedom.
A guide to mla documentation school of english and. The sixth edition includes new material on libraries and the internet, including guidelines for library use of filtering software, and for the. The principles of intellectual freedomthe idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideasare hallmarks of the library and education professions. The intellectual freedom blogs purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the american library association ala. Dec 05, 2015 taken from the 2006 mla intellectual freedom manual put together by ifap. This style is commonly used in the sciences, including social sciences. The intellectual freedom panel if panel provides a forum for librarians who are interested in issues concerning intellectual freedom, access to information and censorship. Mla 2008 guidance on the management of controversial material in public libraries. Article 19 of the universal declaration of human rights to their policy manual. Proponents of intellectual freedom would benefit from having a copy of this manual on hand. A good source for sample materials selection policies and for detailed information on selection issues is mlas before and after the censor. Abstract although intellectual freedom is treated in the united nations universal declaration on human rights article 19 as a human right, some people still argue that it is a.
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