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Month: July 2013

Tomorrow: Free Google Hangout “Revisiting CIPA 10 Years Later”

Re-posted from ALA Washington Office’s District Dispatch Blog Join us tomorrow for “Revisiting CIPA 10 Years Later,” a national online symposium that will consider the impact of the Children’s Internet […]

July 29, 2013July 29, 2013 Jonathan Kelley Censorship, Computers, Technology

FTRF, ALA join efforts to protect privacy and increase transparency around surveillance

Cross-posted to the FTRF Blog and Choose Privacy Week The Freedom to Read Foundation and American Library Association have joined with dozens of technology firms and other civil liberty organizations in calling […]

July 18, 2013July 18, 2013 Jonathan Kelley Freedom to Read Foundation, Intellectual Freedom Issues, Privacy

ALA passes resolution supporting librarians sued over expressing professional opinions

At its third meeting at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference, the ALA Council passed this resolution in support of librarians who have been sued after they have shared their opinions […]

July 3, 2013 Jonathan Kelley Academic Freedom, ACRL

ALA Council passes resolution on whistleblowers; government transparency

Note: the below is the text passed by ALA Council on Tuesday, July 2. It replaces the resolution on Edward Snowden passed on Monday, July 1. RESOLUTION ON THE NEED […]

July 2, 2013 Jonathan Kelley Intellectual Freedom Committee, Legislation, PATRIOT Act

Musts for Monday: Intellectual Freedom activities today at #ALA2013

First there was Five for Friday, then Six for Saturday, and Seven for Sunday! Today we’re pleased to bring you Monday’s must-see Intellectual Freedom-related events at the 2013 ALA Annual […]

July 1, 2013July 1, 2013 Jonathan Kelley Censorship, Freedom to Read Foundation, Intellectual Freedom Committee, Intellectual Freedom Round Table, Midwinter Meeting/Annual Conference, Privacy
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The Intellectual Freedom Blog’s 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). The blog is managed and edited by staff of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) to raise awareness of time-sensitive news, issues in the field, upcoming events, helpful resources, and the work of members.

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