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

Sarah Lamdan
(Staff Liaison, June 25, 2024, to June 30, 2027)
Aimee Strittmatter
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2040)
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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 .