Intellectual Freedom Manual: Compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- CONTRIBUTORS -- INTRODUCTION AND USER'S GUIDE -- PART IIntellectual Freedom and Libraries -- Chapter 1: What Is Intellectual Freedom? -- Chapter 2: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents of the American Library Association -- Library Bill of Rights -- Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- Questions and Answers on Enforcement of the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association -- The Freedom to Read -- Libraries: An American Value -- Chapter 3: Creating Intellectual Freedom Policies for Your Library -- Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Affecting Access to Library Resources, Services, and Facilities -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Collection Development and Resource Reconsideration -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Internet Use -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Use of Meeting Rooms and Exhibit Spaces -- Creating Policy for Your Library-Privacy and Confidentiality -- Creating Policy for Your Library-User Behavior and Library Use -- Chapter 4: The Right to Receive Information: Libraries, the First Amendment, and the Public Forum Doctrine -- PART II: Intellectual Freedom Issues and Best Practices -- Chapter 1: Access to Library Resources and Services -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Access to Digital Information, Services, and Networks -- Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation -- Economic Barriers to Information Access -- Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries -- Prisoners' Right to Read -- Restricted Access to Library Materials -- Services to Persons with Disabilities -- The Universal Right to Free Expression -- A DEEPER LOOK.

The Law Regarding Access to the Library: User-Behavior Rules -- Chapter 2: Censorship,Challenged Resources, and Internet Filtering -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Challenged Resources -- Expurgation of Library Resources -- A DEEPER LOOK -- How to Respond to Challenges and Concerns about Library Resources -- Request for Reconsiderationof Library Resources -- Engaging with Organized Groups -- The Law Regarding Access to Library Resources: Removal of Materials -- Internet Filtering and Intellectual Freedom -- Part 1: Do I Have to Use an Internet Filter in My Library? -- Part 2: Do Filters Really Work? -- Part 3: How Does Filtering Affect Intellectual Freedom? -- Part 4: What Are School Libraries Doing? -- Chapter 3: Children and Youth -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors -- Access to Resources and Services in the School Library -- Minors and Internet Activity -- A DEEPER LOOK -- Intellectual Freedom and Young People -- The Law Regarding Minors' First Amendment Rights to Access Information -- Chapter 4: Collection Development and Management -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Diversity in Collection Development -- Evaluating Library Collections -- Labeling and Rating Systems -- A DEEPER LOOK -- The Law Regarding Rating Systems -- Chapter 5: Copyright -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENT -- Copyright -- A DEEPER LOOK -- The Law Regarding Copyright -- Chapter 6: Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programs -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Advocating for Intellectual Freedom -- Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards -- Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource -- Meeting Rooms -- A DEEPER LOOK -- The Law Regarding Access to Meeting Rooms and Exhibit Spaces -- Chapter 7: Privacy and Confidentiality.

ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENTS -- Privacy -- Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records -- A DEEPER LOOK -- RFID in Libraries-Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines -- The Law Regarding Privacy and Confidentiality in Libraries -- Chapter 8: Visits and Requests from Law Enforcement -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENT -- Policy on Governmental Intimidation -- A DEEPER LOOK -- How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines -- The Law Regarding Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records -- Chapter 9: Workplace Speech -- ISSUE AT A GLANCE -- OFFICIAL ALA POLICY STATEMENT -- Resolution on Workplace Speech -- A DEEPER LOOK -- Questions and Answers on Speech in the Workplace -- PART III: Advocacy and Assistance -- Chapter 1: Communicating about Intellectual Freedom -- Identifying the Audience -- Creating the Message -- Delivering the Message -- Choosing and Preparing Spokespeople -- Working with the Media -- Dealing with Controversy and Negative Publicity -- Lobbying -- Chapter 2: Where to Get Help and Get Involved -- Challenge Support and Information -- Educational and Public-Awareness Programs -- Publications and Online Resources -- American Library Association Policy-Making and Networking -- State and Federal Legislation-Information and Advocacy -- Legal Defense of Intellectual Freedom and Humanitarian Aid for Librarians -- Building Intellectual Freedom Coalitions -- Intellectual Freedom Awards -- Appendix 1: GLOSSARY OF TERMS -- Appendix 2: SELECTED BIBL IOGRAPHY -- Appendix 3: CORE INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM DOCUMENTS AND RELATED STATEMENTS -- INDEX.