Title Protecting intellectual freedom in your academic library : scenarios from the front lines / Barbara M. Jones for the Office for Intellectual Freedom.

Descript 1 online resource (x, 246 pages) Series Intellectual freedom front lines Intellectual freedom front lines. Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents Academic libraries and intellectual freedom in the twenty-first century -- Collection development -- Internet access -- Library exhibit spaces, programs, and rooms : the academic library as agora -- Privacy and confidentiality. Summary The author uses her experience and expertise to offer an intellectual freedom title tailored to the academic library environment. This title presents a number of scenarios in which intellectual freedom is at risk and includes: Case studies that provide narrative treatment of common situations tailored to your library type; Easy and motivating ways to prepare new hires for handling intellectual freedom issues; Sidebars throughout the book that offer sample policies, definitions of key terms, and analysis of important statutes and decisions; Detailed information on how to handle challenges to materials in your collection. Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide Subject Academic libraries -- Censorship -- United States -- Case studies. Intellectual freedom -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- Archives & Special Libraries. Intellectual freedom. (OCoLC)fst00975768 United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek Akademische Freiheit USA. Alt Author American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom. ISBN 9781441619266 (electronic bk.) 1441619267 (electronic bk.)