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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101591585392

ISBN-139781591585398

eBay Product ID (ePID)66602523

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages276 Pages

Publication NameEnsuring Intellectual Freedom and Access to Information in the School Library Media Program

LanguageEnglish

SubjectLibrary & Information Science / School Media, Civil Rights, Library & Information Science / General, Censorship

Publication Year2008

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorHelen R. Adams

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight17.1 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2008-016753

Dewey Edition22

Reviews". . . this is a timely and useful addition to the literature of the library profession. It is recommended for college and university libraries." - Catholic Library World, "This excellent, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatment of intellectual freedom, with an introduction by library school professor and author Dianne McAfee Hopkins, is an indispensable work for school library media specialists in all kinds of schools, including international and private schools." - VOYA, "Pointing to the school media professional as a leader in promoting principles such as the Library Bill of Rights and ALA's Code of Ethics within the parameters of local school environment, Adams offers help in creating and following a selection policy, keeping library records private, and understanding the effect of case law on intellectual freedom. . . . This is a useful guide for new and veteran library media specialists, and a must-share wtih school administrators." -- School Library Journal "In chapters geared to school situations and covering topics including selection of resources, the First Amendment, privacy, challenges of resources, the Internet, and access for students with disabilities, Adams offers background on the topic and bulleted lists of strategies for dealing with an issues. . . . This is a book that every school librarian needs to keep handy and share with administrators, colleagues, and parents." -- Booklist "This excellent, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatment of intellectual freedom, with an introduction by library school professor and author Dianne McAfee Hopkins, is an indispensable work for school library media specialists in all kinds of schools, including international and private schools." -- VOYA ". . . this is a timely and useful addition to the literature of the library profession. It is recommended for college and university libraries." -- Catholic Library World "Handling challenges to library materials and preventing censorship are important, yet knotty issues for librarians. The author clearly advises school librarians on how to approach these issues. . . . Reading this book is a professional development in itself! Highly Recommended." -- Library Media Connection, Starred Review, "In chapters geared to school situations and covering topics including selection of resources, the First Amendment, privacy, challenges of resources, the Internet, and access for students with disabilities, Adams offers background on the topic and bulleted lists of strategies for dealing with an issues. . . . This is a book that every school librarian needs to keep handy and share with administrators, colleagues, and parents." - Booklist, "Handling challenges to library materials and preventing censorship are important, yet knotty issues for librarians. The author clearly advises school librarians on how to approach these issues. . . . Reading this book is a professional development in itself! Highly Recommended." - Library Media Connection, Starred Review, "Pointing to the school media professional as a leader in promoting principles such as the Library Bill of Rights and ALA's Code of Ethics within the parameters of local school environment, Adams offers help in creating and following a selection policy, keeping library records private, and understanding the effect of case law on intellectual freedom. . . . This is a useful guide for new and veteran library media specialists, and a must-share wtih school administrators." - School Library Journal

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal027.80973

Table Of ContentForeword by Dr. Dianne McAfee Hopkins Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: What Is Intellectual Freedom in a School Library Media Program? Chapter 2: The First Amendment in School Library Media Programs Chapter 3: Selection of School Library Media Program Resources Chapter 4: "The Right to Read" Chapter 5: Privacy in the School Library Media Program Chapter 6: Challenges to School Library Media Program Resources Chapter 7: Intellectual Freedom and the Internet in Schools Chapter 8: Access to the Library Media Program for Students with Disabilities Chapter 9: Advocacy for Intellectual Freedom: Building Common Ground Appendix A: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents from the American Library Association Appendix B: Pro-First Amendment Organizations Appendix C: Three Authors Speak about Censorship Appendix D: Right to Read Lesson Plans

SynopsisOver two-thirds of all challenges to books and other resources reported to the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom occur in schools. This book explores intellectual freedom issues in school library media programs including selection of resources and materials selection policies, challenges and censorship, students' freedom to read, patron privacy and confidentiality of library records, the blocking of Internet resources, access to the school library media center, its resources, and services for students with special needs, and advocacy for minors' First Amendment rights in school library media programs. Throughout the text, practicing public school and private school library media specialists at different grade levels candidly share their stories and observations on how intellectual freedom principles and ALA policy statements apply to real life situations. Attorney Mary Minow provides vital information about the impact of the First Amendment, federal and state law, and court decisions on minors using libraries in schools. Whether a library media specialist in the field or a student in a graduate or undergraduate library and information studies program, readers will find both practical information and advice to complement the concepts found in the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Manual . Print and Web resources are included.

LC Classification NumberZ675