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Book Challenges and Bans
Book bans and challenges are on the rise in America. Here are places you can find more information about what is happening and resources for ways to respond in your community.
VLA'S Intellectual Freedom Committee
Their purpose is to uphold the value of intellectual freedom in Virginia's libraries by monitoring and reporting on intellectual freedom issues in the Commonwealth.
ALA's Intellectual Freedom: Issues and Resources
The American Library Association opposes widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries.
ALA's Office of 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.
Every Friday, OIF News Editors, publish a free weekly compilation of news about censorship cases, and articles about privacy, internet filtering, academic freedom and the First Amendment. Anyone can subscribe to receive the Intellectual Freedom News in their email inbox on Fridays.