Office for Intellectual Freedom http://www.ala.org/news/taxonomy/term/618/all en Delaware Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee receives the 2015 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/03/delaware-library-association-intellectual-freedom-committee-receives-2015 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) announces that the Delaware Library Association (DLA) Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is the 2015 recipient of the <a href="http://www.ala.org/ifrt/awardsfinal/hodges/hodges">Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award</a>.</p></div></div></div> Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:29:38 +0000 SPICKETT 11280 at http://www.ala.org/news IFRT accepting nominations for 2016 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/03/ifrt-accepting-nominations-2016-eli-m-oboler-memorial-award <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2016 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The biennial award is presented for the best published work in the area of intellectual freedom and consists of $500 and a citation. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 1, 2015.</p></div></div></div> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:49:00 +0000 SPICKETT 11281 at http://www.ala.org/news Key ALA offices, all divisions, 'advocacy guru' to team at 2015 Midwinter Meeting to help all library lovers answer president’s call to 'Advocate. Today.' http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/01/key-ala-offices-all-divisions-advocacy-guru-team-2015-midwinter-meeting-help <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO—In her inaugural column for <em>American Libraries</em> magazine, titled "<a href="http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/advocate-today">Advocate. Today.</a>," American Library Association (ALA) President Courtney Young challenged librarians of all types, and friends of libraries, to commit to spending just an hour a week advocating for libraries.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:44:42 +0000 JWRIGHT 10983 at http://www.ala.org/news Experts to explore library policies and 3D printing at 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/01/experts-explore-library-policies-and-3d-printing-2015-ala-midwinter-meeting <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO—Technological developments in 3D printing are empowering people to learn new skills, launch business ventures and solve complex health problems. As this cutting-edge technology becomes more common in libraries, what do librarians need to know? Join a panel of information professionals for the session “Library 3D Printing—Unlocking the Opportunities, Understanding the Challenges” which takes place during the 2015 American Library Association’s (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The session will be held from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2015.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:19:29 +0000 JWRIGHT 10982 at http://www.ala.org/news IFRT accepting nominations for the 2015 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/01/ifrt-accepting-nominations-2015-gerald-hodges-intellectual-freedom-chapter <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) <a href="http://www.ala.org/ifrt">Intellectual Freedom Round Table</a> (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2015 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. The Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award recognizes an intellectual freedom focused organization that has developed a strong multi-year, ongoing program or a single, one-year project that exemplifies support for intellectual freedom, patron confidentiality and anti-censorship efforts. The award consists of $1,000 and a citation.</p></div></div></div> Thu, 08 Jan 2015 22:35:12 +0000 SPICKETT 10963 at http://www.ala.org/news ALA President Courtney Young releases statement regarding Charlie Hebdo attack http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/01/ala-president-courtney-young-releases-statement-regarding-charlie-hebdo <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO – Today American Library Association (ALA) President Courtney Young released the following statement regarding the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris.</p> <p>“The American Library Association condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris and the deaths of the twelve people there.    </p></div></div></div> Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:54:09 +0000 MMORALES 10962 at http://www.ala.org/news IFRT accepting nominations for the John Philip Immroth Memorial Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/12/ifrt-accepting-nominations-john-philip-immroth-memorial-award <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) <a href="http://www.ala.org/ifrt">Intellectual Freedom Round Table</a> (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2015 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. The John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award honors intellectual freedom fighters in and outside the library profession who have demonstrated remarkable personal courage in resisting censorship. The award consists of $500 and a citation. Individuals, a group of individuals or an organization are eligible for the award. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Feb. 17.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:30:48 +0000 SPICKETT 10921 at http://www.ala.org/news It's here! Celebrate Banned Books Week! http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/09/its-here-celebrate-banned-books-week <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO <span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">— </span>Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, is here! From New York to Alaska, libraries, schools, bookstores and book-loving individuals across the country are fighting back against censorship and saying yes to their right to read.</p></div></div></div> Wed, 24 Sep 2014 13:46:16 +0000 SZALUSKY 10705 at http://www.ala.org/news Quiz promotes Banned Books Week, Sept. 21-27 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/09/quiz-promotes-banned-books-week-sept-21-27 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p align="center"><strong><em>Which banned book are you?</em></strong></p> <p>CHICAGO — Take the new online <a href="http://www.playbuzz.com/columbusstatelibrary10/which-banned-book-are-you">“Which Banned Book Are You”</a> quiz and find out which banned or challenged book best fits your personality. Developed by librarians at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) in Ohio, the quiz was created to celebrate Banned Books Week and the freedom to read and the right to choose reading materials without restriction. </p></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:07:55 +0000 JCARMICHAEL 10704 at http://www.ala.org/news Affirm the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, Sept. 21 – 27, 2014 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/09/affirm-freedom-read-during-banned-books-week-sept-21-27-2014 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — It may surprise some to find out there are hundreds of reported attempts to ban books every year in the United States. It may be even more astounding for them to hear that since 1990, the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has received reports of more than 18,000 attempts to remove materials in schools and libraries for content deemed by some as inappropriate, controversial or even dangerous.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:19:13 +0000 JCARMICHAEL 10684 at http://www.ala.org/news Free Banned Books Week webinar at noon ET on Sept. 24 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/09/free-banned-books-week-webinar-noon-et-sept-24 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO—Travel to London, South Carolina, Texas and California to learn about efforts to un-ban books by attending the free webinar, "Regional Issues for Banned Books in 2014."</p> <p>In 2013, there were hundreds of reported requests for books to be removed from America’s libraries, potentially putting those volumes out of reach of students, readers and learners of all types.  While every corner of the map faces unique issues related to library censorship, these issues also catalyze passionate freedom-to-read advocates dedicated to getting the books back on library shelves.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:11:32 +0000 JCARMICHAEL 10660 at http://www.ala.org/news New books spotlight intellectual freedom challenges and triumphs for kids in time for Banned Books Week http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/09/new-books-spotlight-intellectual-freedom-challenges-and-triumphs-kids-time <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO —The annual <a href="http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek">Banned Books Week</a>, held Sept. 21−27 this year, celebrates the freedom to read.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:55:10 +0000 RCHRISTOPHER 10615 at http://www.ala.org/news Call for events: Organizations invited to post events for Banned Books Week, Sept. 21-27 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/08/call-events-organizations-invited-post-events-banned-books-week-sept-21-27 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — The Executive Committee of Banned Books Week invites organizations and individuals, such as libraries, authors, publishers, bookstores and schools, to share how they are celebrating 2014’s Banned Books Week.  This year’s Banned Books Week, which is taking place from Sept. 21-27, will shine a light on comics and graphic novels. The committee has created a simple <a href="http://bannedbooksweek.org/node/add/event">form</a> on <a href="http://bannedbooksweek.org">bannedbooksweek.org</a> to which organizations can post their activities.</p></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:47:20 +0000 SZALUSKY 10595 at http://www.ala.org/news 75th anniversary of the Library Bill of Rights http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/06/75th-anniversary-library-bill-rights <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CHICAGO — Seventy-five years ago at the 1939 ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, the ALA Council adopted the <em>Library’s Bill of Rights</em>, echoing the spirit of a document from the Des Moines Public Library in 1938. This document, refreshed in 1944, 1948, 1961, 1967, 1980 and 1996, remains the library profession’s major policy document on intellectual freedom. </p></div></div></div> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:59:14 +0000 JCARMICHAEL 10470 at http://www.ala.org/news Over-filtering in schools and libraries harms education, new ALA report finds http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/06/over-filtering-schools-and-libraries-harms-education-new-ala-report-finds <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>WASHINGTON, D.C.—Schools and libraries nationwide are routinely filtering internet content far more than what the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires, according to <a href="http://www.ala.org/offices/sites/ala.org.offices/files/content/oitp/publications/issuebriefs/cipa_report.pdf">“Fencing Out Knowledge: Impacts of the Children’s Internet Protection Act 10 Years Later (pdf),”</a> a report released today by the American Library Association (ALA). CIPA requires public libraries and K-12 schools to employ internet filtering software to receive certain federal funding.</p></div></div></div> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:56:26 +0000 JWRIGHT 10453 at http://www.ala.org/news
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