Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library (Paperback)

Preface Acknowledgments 1. What is Intellectual Freedom? Introduction What is Intellectual Freedom? The Library Bill of Rights and Intellectual Freedom The "Ever Green" Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights The Code of Ethics and Intellectual Freedom The Intellectual Freedom Manual: A Guide to Protecting Minors' Rights in a School Library Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Core Intellectual Freedom Resources Discussion Questions 2. Intellectual Freedom: From Principles to Practice Introduction The "Overdue" Blues: A Dilemma for School Librarians Principals and Confidentiality of Library Records Computerized Reading Programs and Intellectual Freedom How School Budgets Affect Students' Intellectual Freedom Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Equitable Access to Technology Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Intellectual Freedom in Action Discussion Questions 3. Challenges to School Library Resources Introduction The Freedom to Question: Challenges in School Libraries Can You Challenge-Proof Your School Library? A Tale of Two Challenges What Happens When You Call the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom for Help? The Materials Selection Policy: Defense Against Censorship Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Combating Censorship Discussion Questions 4. Intellectual Freedom Online Introduction Filters and Access to Information, Part I Filters and Access to Information, Part II Filters and Access to Information, Part III Overcoming Filtering Frustration Dusting Off the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Social Networking and Privacy: A Law Enforcement Perspective Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Intellectual Freedom Online Discussion Questions 5. Serving Students with Special Needs Introduction Access for Students with Disabilities Welcoming America's Newest Immigrants: Providing Access to Resources and Services for English Language Learners Serving Homeless Children in Your School Library, Part I Serving Homeless Children in Your School Library, Part II Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Serving Students with Special Needs Discussion Questions 6. Privacy and Confidentiality in the School Library Introduction Confidentiality The Age of the Patron and Privacy: Elementary Students The Age of the Patron: Privacy for Middle and High School Students The Ebb and Flow of Library Privacy The Troubled Student and Privacy How Circulation Systems May Impact Student Privacy More Privacy Concerns about Technology Use in the Library Media Center Protecting the Privacy of Student Patrons Retaining School Library Records Privacy Checklist: Evaluating Privacy in Your School Library Media Program Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: School Library Privacy Discussion Questions 7. The Intellectual Freedom Community Introduction Are You Part of the Intellectual Freedom Community? Who Are Our Friends? The Community of the Book The American Civil Liberties Union: Another Ally for School Librarians Happy Birthday to the Freedom to Read Foundation: 40 Years of Protecting Library User's Access to Information Libraries and Intellectual Freedom in Developing Countries Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: The Intellectual Freedom Community Discussion Questions 8. Advocating for Intellectual Freedom Introduction New Year's Resolutions and Resources Advocating for Intellectual Freedom with Principals and Teachers Reaching Out to Parents Citizens in Training: Twelve Ways to Teach Students about Intellectual Freedom Protecting Students' Rights and Keeping Your Job Banned Books Week: Just the Beginning Choose Privacy Week: A New ALA Initiative The Intellectual Freedom Calendar: Another Advocacy Plan for the School Library Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: Intellectual Freedom Advocacy Discussion Questions 9. The Future of Intellectual Freedom in School Libraries Introduction Fewer School Librarians: The Effect on Students' Intellectual Freedom Solo Librarians and Intellectual Freedom: Perspectives from the Field Key Ideas Summary Resource Roundup: The Future of Intellectual Freedom Discussion Questions Appendix A: Core Intellectual Freedom Documents from the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Appendix B: Pro-First Amendment and Privacy Organizations Contact information and descriptions of intellectual freedom and privacy advocacy groups Index