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(last updated 17 September 2012)1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
see Article 19, Right to freedom of opinion and expression
Adds weight to any library policy relating to intellectual freedom. Shows how librarianship is connected to the larger social context.
Also consider: Respect for the dignity of human beings (Art. 1); Confidentiality (Art. 1, 2, 3, 6); Equality of opportunity (Art. 2, 7); Privacy (Art. 3, 12); Right to participate in the cultural life of the community (Art. 27); and, Right to the protection of the moral and material interests concerning any scientific, literary or artistic production (Art. 27)
2. The Glasgow Declaration on Libraries, Information Services, and Intellectual Freedom
On its 75th anniversary, IFLA met in Glasgow, where it reaffirmed its commitment to intellectual freedom. Shows the importance of keeping policy current.
3. UNESCO Public Library Manifesto
This document was created in cooperation with IFLA in 1994, to urge communities and their libraries around the world to implement principles of intellectual freedom. Targets the public library audience, but easily applies to other contexts.
4. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
see Fundamental Freedoms 2 (b)
Refer to this in any Canadian library policy relating to intellectual freedom. Illustrates the important role that Canadian librarians play as agents of democracy.
5. IFLA/FAIFE (Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression)
IFLA Statement on Libraries & Intellectual Freedom
http://www.ifla.org/faife/policy/iflastat/
iflastat.htmUse this to contextualize the Canadian Library Association's Statement on Intellectual Freedom with similar policy around the world.
6. The IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
An executive-level statement on the mission and goals of schools libraries, plus their funding, legislation, staffing, operation, and management.
7. IFLA Code of Ethics for Librarians and Other Information Workers
http://www.ifla.org/en/news/ifla-code-of-ethics-for-librarians-and-other-information-workers
This is new statement released August 2012 and is a must see!
8. Canada's Book and Periodical Council
See Freedom of Expression Committee
http://www.freedomtoread.ca/who_we_are/
index.aspThe best one-stop shopping reference source for information about censorship in Canada.
9. Canada's Freedom to Read Week
And see When the Censor Comes
http://www.freedomtoread.ca/censorship_
in_canada/censor.aspLearn how to celebrate and support freedom to read in Canada in your own workplace and community.
10. ALA's Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/basics/ifcensorshipqanda.cfm
Clear and accessible definitions and scripted answers to common questions found here.
11. CLA's Statement on Intellectual Freedom
Have this posted on your library wall in public view and refer to this in all policies relating to intellectual freedom.
12. CLA's Code of Ethics
Did you know that the first directive in the Canadian Library Association's Code of Ethics is to support intellectual freedom? Check it out!
13. CLA - Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
A key complement to the CLA Statement on Intellectual Freedom.
14. CLA - Position Statement on the Deliberate Destruction of Libraries
Prompted by the firebombing of the United Talmud Torah grade school library in Montreal, Quebec on April 5, 2004 .
15. Book and Periodical Council, Case Studies on Book Challenges & Case Study Form
http://www.freedomtoread.ca/censorship_
in_canada/case_studies.aspGo here to get tips on documenting, reporting, and coping with challenges in Canada.
16. The IFLA Internet Manifesto
Makes the strong point that access to the Internet and all of its resources should be consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (especially Article 19). See how all of these documents work together!
17. The IFLA Position on Internet Governance
Quote: "IFLA opposes any measures which would lead to control of information access and free expression by commercial, governmental or sectoral interests. Measures which may be necessary to ensure the reliable operation of the Internet, control spam, support intellectual property protection and enable individuals to protect their privacy must not be used to limit the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially those in Article 19. " Alex Byrne. IFLA President. 21 September 2005.
18. Net Safe: Net Smart
Rely on this to help you negotiate open Internet access in a climate of fear surrounding children's protection.Available in English and French.
Full Set of CLA Position Statements
http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Position_Statements&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4066