Libraries 

Website descriptions are from the websites that are linked below. 

EveryLibrarySC - a campaign to bring the fight for libraries to SC!

EveryLibrary - EveryLibrary helps public, school, and college libraries win funding at the ballot box, ensuring stable funding and access to libraries for generations to come. We also support grassroots groups across the country defend and support their local library against book banning, illicit political interference, and threats of closure.

EveryLibrary Institute - The EveryLibrary Institute NFP's purpose is to conduct research, writing, publishing, and related activities concerning public, academic, and school libraries in the United States.

Intellectual Freedom 

ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom - Established December 1, 1967, the Office for Intellectual Freedom is charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. The goal of the office is to educate librarians and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries.

FreedomtoReadSC - Advocates and community leaders have launched “Freedom to Read SC,” a statewide coalition that will work to defeat unconstitutional efforts to ban books from school and public libraries.

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Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit - The Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit is an effort by a group of parents and librarians who believe that the power is in community. Here you will find curated resources including scripts for public speaking and writing, fantastic video presentations, training materials equipping you to learn more about (and fight back) censorship's impact on education and society, tools for civic engagement, and a network of organizations across the country that are determined to preserve your child's right to a high-quality education through intellectual freedom. 

READCON: A Curriculum for Library Readiness, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment During Challenging Conditions - READCON equips library workers with the skills to navigate challenging situations and build strong community relationships. We empower them to foster constructive dialogue, de-escalate tense situations, engage stakeholders and leaders, and develop positive messaging during crisis. Together, we build stronger libraries for the future.

Midlands A.P.P.L.E. - We are educating and empowering the Midlands around issues that threaten public education, especially any form of censorship.

ACLU South Carolina - At the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina (ACLU-SC), we envision a just South Carolina where We the People means all of us. To bring this vision to life, we advocate, litigate, educate, and mobilize to defend and advance the civil rights and civil liberties of all South Carolinians.