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The Maine Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee supports intellectual freedom as guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association. We provide information and guidance to libraries when policies, books, programs, or other resources are challenged. We offer trainings to our communities to support library workers and share best practices. We share intellectual freedom resources provided by the American Library Association. We create materials that may be used by Maine libraries to help educate themselves and their patrons about intellectual freedom matters. |
Get Support & Report
If you are experiencing any type of challenge to your library's ability to provide a diverse range of materials and services to your patrons, we are here to help.
The New England Intellectual Freedom Helpline connects librarians facing intellectual freedom challenges or issues to librarians from their home state who have volunteered to provide support and resources. Simply fill out the form and someone will respond to you within 24 hours. All requests for help are confidential. ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) encourages everyone to report any and all challenges to materials, online resources (including databases), programs, speakers, displays, reading lists, and author visits. |
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Resources |
ADDRESSING BOOK CHALLENGES AND APPEALSThis document has information to help support you in this process.
| Library Security ChecklistThis document shares strategic tips and actions for maintaining library security. Intellectual Freedom Issues in Libraries“Intellectual Freedom Issues in Libraries (2016)” offers an overview of some of the Intellectual Freedom issues that librarians face today. |
Use of these materialsThese materials can be used as background information, or may be copied or excerpted for activities such as library programs or presentations for the public or library staff. These are PDF files that contains both slides and presenter notes. These materials are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC BY). Use it as you see fit but please credit the source. |