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Since it was established in 1967, ALA's 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 one's interest examined or scrutinized by others. The new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies. It's also an indispensable resource for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people. Fortifying and emboldening professionals and students from across the library spectrum, this manual includes 34 ALA policy statements and documents, 17 new or updated for this edition, addressing patron behavior, internet use, copyright, exhibits, use of meeting spaces, and other common concerns At-a-glance lists summarizing key issues such as access, challenges and censorship, access by minors to controversial materials, and advocacy Explanations of legal points in clear, easy-to-understand language, alongside case citations Numerous checklists to help readers stay organized A glossary and selected bibliographyThis must-have tool will help librarians ensure that institutions of all kinds remain beacons of intellectual freedom. An Essential Reference For Librarians Seeking Information And Guidance In Applying The Principles Of Intellectual Freedom In Library Service. It Covers Current Ala Intellectual Freedom Polices And Guidelines; Includes Essays On The Issues, Principles, And Law; And Provides Practical Help For Librarians And Trustees. Intellectual Freedom And Libraries: What Is Intellectual Freedom? / By Barbara M. Jones ; Core Intellectual Freedom Documents Of The American Library Association ; Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies For Your Library ; The Right To Receive Information : Libraries, The First Amendment, And The Public Forum Doctrine / By Theresa Chmara -- Intellectual Freedom Issues And Best Practices: Access To Library Resources And Services ; Censorship, Challenged Resources, And Internet Filtering ; Children And Youth ; Collection Development And Management ; Copyright ; Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, And Programs ; Privacy And Confidentiality ; Visits And Requests From Law Enforcement ; Workplace Speech -- Advocacy And Assistance: Communicating About Intellectual Freedom ; Where To Get Help And Get Involved / By Nanette Perez And Trina Magi. Compiled By The Office For Intellectual Freedom Of The American Library Association ; Trina Magi, Editor ; Martin Garnar, Assistant Editor . Includes Bibliographical References (pages 257-260) And Index.