Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC)

Charge

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To recommend such steps as may be necessary to safeguard the rights of library users, libraries, and librarians, in accordance with the first amendment to the United States Constitution and the Library Bill of Rights as adopted by the 91´«Ã½ Council. To work closely with the Office for Intellectual Freedom and with other units and officers of the association in matters touching intellectual freedom and censorship.

Roster

Mr. Eldon Ray James
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Karen E. Downing
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Paul Flagg
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Tiffeni J. Fontno
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Johannah Genett
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Lisa Gieskes
(SRRT Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Eric Gomez
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Sarah Lynn Houghton
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Eldon Ray James
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
William Marden
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Donald Michael, Jr.
(Committee on Diversity Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Amanda Sand
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Eric D. Suess
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Lisa R. Varga
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Elizabeth Grauel
(RUSA Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Laura K. Simonds
(Core Representative, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Peter D. Coyl
(Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Daniel C. Patton
(GNCRT Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ann K. Symons
(RRT Representative, August 8, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Amanda McKee Jones
(Committee Associate, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Brigette Kamsler
(Committee Associate, December 13, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Brian Wesley Boling
(FMRT Liaison, January 18, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Erin Jane Cheever
(MAGIRT Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Michelle Demeter
(LHRT Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Michell Johnnetta Hackwelder
(GODORT Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Wanda Mae Huffaker
(IFRT Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Rhonda Huisman
(ACRL Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Christy W. James
(AASL Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Michele Lauer-Bader
(RMRT Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Pixie Rose
(SustainRT Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Kari D. Weaver
(LearnRT Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Kari D. Weaver
(LearnRT Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Deborah Caldwell-Stone
(Staff Liaison, April 12, 2009, to January 1, 2025)
Karen Gianni
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
Sarah Lamdan
(Staff Liaison, June 25, 2024, to June 30, 2027)
Aimee Strittmatter
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2040)
Alanna Aiko Moore
(AP91´«Ã½ Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Jessica Tingling
(BC91´«Ã½ Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
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Resources

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Composition

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The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) consists of 11 members who are appointed by the Council Committee on Committees, in cooperation with the 91´«Ã½ president-elect. Members serve 2-year terms and are led by the chair.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

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The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) consists of a 8 members who are appointed by the IFC Chair. Members serve 2-year terms and are led by the chair.

Get Involved

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If you are interested in becoming a member of IFC or other , 91´«Ã½ members must fill out the to be consider. The form is open from early August to early November. The 91´«Ã½ president-elect makes committee appointments. For more information, visit .

IFC member’s initial term is for two years and may be reappointed for an additional two-year term. To be reappointed for a second term, you must fill out the .