Phys Descr |
x, 193 pages ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
Contents |
Part I. Conceptualizing intellectual freedom -- Intellectual freedom and access to information -- Three theories behind access to information -- The freedom to explore -- Core values and intellectual freedom -- Intellectual freedom in the daily lives of libraries -- Part II. Intellectual freedom in action -- How to handle materials challenges -- Collection development and weeding -- Addressing the #metoo movement in literature -- Programs, meeting rooms, and exhibit spaces -- Internet filtering -- Fake news, false information, and intellectual freedom -- Law enforcement and intellectual freedom -- Copyright issues -- Intellectual freedom trends and their implications |
Summary |
"All librarians and library and information science scholars can benefit from learning more about intellectual freedom. This book relies on research and practical real-world scenarios to conceptualize and contextualize it." -- Publisher's description |
Subject |
Libraries -- Censorship -- United States
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Intellectual freedom -- United States
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Freedom of information -- United States
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Other Form |
Online version: Oltmann, Shannon M. Practicing intellectual freedom in libraries Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019] 9781440863134 (DLC) 2019981514 |
OCLC # |
1039923621 |
ISBN # |
9781440863127 |
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1440863121 |
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