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

Julia M. Warga
(Chair, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
Helen Ruth Adams
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Jim DelRosso
(Member, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2021)
M. Teresa Doherty
(Member, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2021)
Holly Melissa Eberle
(Member, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2021)
Steven Greechie
(Member, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2021)
Dana Hettich
(Member, July 1, 2019, to January 27, 2021)
Shenise L. McGhee
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Cecelia L. Parks
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Kimberly Anne Patton
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
John Spears
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Julia M. Warga
(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Mr. Geoff Dickinson
(Committee Associate, March 15, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
Lisa Mandina
(Committee Associate, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2021)
Mr. Stephen L. Matthews
(Professional Ethics Representative, June 30, 2019, to July 1, 2020)
Vanessa L. Ames
(PLA Liaison, September 21, 2018, to September 6, 2019)
Justin Azevedo
(ALSC Liaison, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Michael S. Babinec
(ALCTS Liaison, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Matt Beckstrom
(LITA Liaison, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Lisa Lee Broughman
(ACRL Liaison, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022)
Mr. Anthony Davis, Jr.
(GLBTRT Liaison, October 10, 2018, to June 30, 2022)
Brenda C. Hough
(ASGCLA Liaison, July 1, 2017, to July 31, 2020)
Wanda Mae Huffaker
(IFRT Liaison, July 1, 2018, to July 31, 2020)
Amanda F. Rodriguez
(YALSA Liaison, October 4, 2017, to July 31, 2019)
Gina Seymour
(YALSA Liaison, July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020)
Hilda K. Weisburg
(AASL Liaison, July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2022)
Ms. Patty M. Wong
(91´«Ã½ Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2017, to July 31, 2019)
Deborah Caldwell-Stone
(Staff Liaison, April 12, 2009, to January 1, 2025)
Eleanor Diaz
(Primary Staff Liaison, July 1, 2016, to January 1, 2021)
Kristin Pekoll
(Staff Liaison, January 1, 2016, to August 1, 2022)
Jahala D. Simuel
(BC91´«Ã½ Representative, October 5, 2018, to October 5, 2020)
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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 .