American Library Association Freedom to View Statement

The Maple Park Public Library subscribes to the American Library Association Freedom to View Statement which follows.

American Library Association Freedom to View Statement

The Freedom to View, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to

read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United

States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of

expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed:

1. To provide the broadest access to film, video, and other audiovisual

materials because they are a means for the communication of ideas.

Liberty of circulation is essential to insure the constitutional guarantees of

freedom of expression.

2. To protect the confidentiality of all individuals and institutions using film,

video, and other audiovisual materials.

3. To provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a

diversity of views and expression. Selection of a work does not constitute

or imply agreement with or approval of the content.

4. To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the constraint of labeling or

prejudging film, video, or other audiovisual materials on the basis of the

moral, religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker or on

the basis of controversial content.

5. To contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the

public's freedom to view.