Category: General Interest
ALA Launches Intellectual Freedom Helpline Program – Grant Applications Open
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the launch of its state Intellectual Freedom Helpline program. Over the next two years, ten pilot program sites will operate a confidential reporting system that will help connect those experiencing censorship attempts with professional support, in-state peers, and referral to ALA OIF as appropriate.
National Library Week Means More Book Résumés!
To commemorate National Library Week, Unite Against Book Bans has expanded its free collection of book résumés to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves. The collection hosted at bit.ly/BookResumes has expanded by more than 50%!
ALA Releases Annual Top 10 Most Challenged Books List
It’s National Library Week, which means it’s time for the release of the annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries Report, which highlights the ways libraries and library workers have taken action to address community needs with innovative and critical services, as well as the challenges brought on by censorship attempts.
State Intellectual Freedom Helpline Grants
APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: 11:59pm Eastern on July, 14 2024 Date posted: April 3, 2024 State library and school library association chapters and state library agencies are encouraged to apply to […]
Unite Against Book Bans: Book Résumés
Across the country, school librarians have been on the intellectual freedom frontlines defending access to books, building understanding about policies and library procedures, and dispelling misinformation. In collaboration with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans unveiled a free resource for the community. AASL President-Elect Becky Calzada shares her thoughts on how this tool can be used.
Banned Books Week 2023: Programs, Day of Action, and More
Libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world will be calling attention to censorship – and ways to fight it – October 1 – 7, 2023. The American Library Association […]
Office for Intellectual Freedom Sends Letter to the Board of the Oxford Area School District
On August 22, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) sent a letter to the superintendent and board of the Oxford Area School District opposing efforts to censor […]
Texas Federal District Court Orders Censored Books Returned to Library Shelves in Llano County, Texas
Great news from Texas – the federal district court in Austin, Texas has issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Llano County, Texas government and library board to return the books […]
Office for Intellectual Freedom Issues Letter to the Board of Greenville County Library System
On March 27, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) sent a letter to the Greenville County Library System’s Board of Trustees opposing recent restrictions they imposed on […]
American Library Association Issues Letter in Support of the Glen Ridge Public Library
On February 6, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) sent a letter of support to the Glen Ridge Public Library’s Board of Trustees commending the efforts of […]