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CONTENTS Contents Dedication Acknowledgements Forward by Dr. Dianne McAfee Hopkins Introduction 1 What is Intellectual Freedom in a school library media program? Defining Intellectual Freedom The Library Bill of Rights and School Library Media Programs The Code of Ethics and Intellectual Freedom Intellectual Freedom and Democracy Broader Support for Intellectual Freedom The School Library Media Specialist and Intellectual Freedom Intellectual Freedom - Shades of Gray Is Intellectual Freedom Universally Accepted? Other Voices of Dissent Intellectual Freedom Supporters Key Ideas Summary Basic Intellectual Freedom Resources 2 The First Amendment in School Library Media Programs The First Amendment, Minors, and Free Speech Private [Independent] Versus Public Schools Minors' Off-Campus Rights The Internet and Minors' Rights Minors' Rights and Violence The Effect of Case Law on Intellectual Freedom in Schools Key Ideas Summary First Amendment Resources First Amendment Teaching Resources Court Cases on Intellectual Freedom Involving Minors Rights [TABLE] 3 Selection of School Library Media Program Resources Introduction The Selection Policy Library Philosophy and Selection Objectives Responsibility for Selection Selection Criteria Selecting Materials on Controversial Topics What About the Internet? Procedures: The Nuts and Bolts Support for Intellectual Freedom Reconsideration of Challenged Materials What Should You Do With This Policy? Why Some Books Fail to Become Part of the Collection Self-Censorship Combating Self-Censorship Administrative Intervention in Selection Other Selection Impediments Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations Recommended Resources 4 The Right to Read Foundations of the Right to Read The Role of School Library Professionals in Student Reading Age and Grade Level Considerations Laura's Story Hidden Resources and Labeling Reading Level Issues Overcoming Economic Barriers Parents and the Right to Read How Budgets Affect the Right to Read Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations Recommended Resources 5 Privacy in the School Library Media Program Privacy and Confidentiality Student Expectations of Privacy Disclosing Student Library Records State Library Records Laws The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The Principal and Student Library Records Requests The Troubled Student and Privacy Age and Patron Privacy Elementary Students' Privacy Middle and High School Student Privacy in the Media Center The Impact of Technology on Privacy Library Automation Systems and Privacy RFID in School Library Media Programs Surveillance Cameras in School Library Media Centers Computerized Reading Programs and Student Privacy Privacy and Confidentiality Policies Library Records Retention Policy Privacy Advocacy Training Final Thoughts on Privacy Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations and Policies Recommended Resources 6 Challenges to School Library Media Program Resources Defining Censorship Why Censorship Occurs Censorship from "Outside" the School Censorship "Inside" the School Community Library Media Specialists Tell Their Stories Cassandra's Story Challenges in Independent Schools Censorship in International Schools CHALLENGES TO SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM RESOURCES Preparing for a Challenge Challenging Times The Reconsideration Committee at Work Lea's Story Seeking Support Principals and Intellectual Freedom Working with the Media Final Work What If the Challenge Succeeds? Do Library Media Specialists Lose Jobs Over Challenges? Remaining Up to the Challenge Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations Recommended Resources 7 Intellectual Freedom and the Internet in Schools Federal Laws that Impact Internet Access Controlling Internet Access in Schools How Filtering Affects Access to Information Beyond CIPA: Decisions at the Local Level Anita's Story Joel's Story Terri's Story: Filtering from One Perspective Betty's Story: No Filters Independent Thoughts on Filtering Turnabout - Filter This Site Equity Issues and Access to the Internet The Digital Divide Net Neutrality Educating in a Filtered Environment Filtering and Ethics Baker's Dozen: Strategies The Internet and Elementary Students Social Technologies in Schools Sara's Story Walking a Fine Line Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations Recommended Resources 8 Access to the Library Media Program for Students with Disabilities Introduction Legislation Supporting Students with Disabilities Creating an Accessible School Library Media Program Knowledge and Attitude Liz's Story Deborah's Disabilities Etiquette Physical Access to the Library Media Center Access to Library Media Program Resources Access to Resources through Technology Access to the Library Website and Electronic Resources Tina's Story Access for ALL Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations and Policies Recommended Resources 9 Advocacy for Intellectual Freedom: Building Common Ground Defining Advocacy in Terms of Intellectual Freedom Advocacy within the School Community Advocacy Begins with the School Library Professional Educating Administrator's, Teachers, and the School Board Advocating with Administrators Advocating with Teachers Advocating with the School Board Teaching Students about Intellectual Freedom Marcia's Story Advocacy Outside the School Community Gaining Support from Parents and the Community The Public Library as Partner Professional Support The American Library Association ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom ALA Washington Office American Association of School Librarians The Freedom to Read Foundation Walking the Talk Key Ideas Summary Library Bill of Rights Interpretations and Policies Recommended Resources Appendix A Core Intellectual Freedom Documents Library Bill of Rights Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Appendix B Pro-First Amendment Organizations Appendix C Three Authors Speak: Katherine Paterson, Suzanne Fisher Staples, and Harry Mazer Appendix D Right to Read Lesson Plans The Right to Read Week Lesson Plan Stand Up for Books Lesson Plan To Ban or Not to Ban - Censorship, Critical Reading, and Persuasive Speech Lesson Plan Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
School libraries -- Censorship -- United States.
Freedom of information -- United States.