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Kenneth D. Crews’s authoritative copyright resource gets an update
CHICAGO — Copyright law never sleeps, making it imperative to keep abreast of the latest developments. Declared “an exemplary text that seals the standards for such books” ( Managing Information), the newly revised and updated fourth edition of “...
91´«Ã½ opposes proposed Tennessee law that threatens state’s freedom to read
CHICAGO - Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released the following statement regarding Tennessee HB 2721, which would require a parental oversight board to replace policies and library experts in the development of library collections and...
CHICAGO – Missouri House Bill 2044, introduced on January 8, 2020, proposes the creation of five-member “parental library review boards” to identify “age-inappropriate” public library materials and restrict access to those materials. The bill proposes...
The first-ever print complement to the Creative Commons Certificate program
CHICAGO — The figures are eye-opening: more than 1.6 billion works on 9 million websites are licensed under Creative Commons (CC). These materials constitute an extraordinarily rich repository for teaching, learning, sharing, and creative reuse. Knowing...
32 guides for teaching banned books
CHICAGO — As standard-bearers for intellectual freedom, school and children’s librarians are in ideal positions to collaborate with educators to not only protect the freedom to read but also ensure that valued books which touch upon important topics are...
Call for nominations for the Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award
Do you know of a state chapter or organization that has: bravely defended the freedom to read or access information; successfully promoted intellectual freedom issues; or demonstrated exemplary coalition-building efforts? The Intellectual Freedom Round...
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ has issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Citrus County (Florida) Board of Commissioners to not allow the Citrus County libraries to buy a digital subscription to the New York Times...
CHICAGO — From researching to remixing, library users need your guidance on a wide range of copyright topics. The way to move beyond “yes, you can” or “no, you can’t” is to become a copyright coach. In “ Coaching Copyright,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions...
Image Comics is teaming up with 91´«Ã½â€™s GNCRT and IFRT to celebrate #BannedBooksWeek
Image Comics is celebrating Banned Books Week with the 91´«Ã½ Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the 91´«Ã½ Intellectual Freedom Round Table by producing a week of Library Livestream webinars featuring creators and librarians in conversation on a number...
Nominations open for 2020 IFRT John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. This award, presented annually, honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense...
Libraries ‘Keep the Light On’ During Banned Books Week
Don’t be left in the dark this Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28, 2019). The 91´«Ã½’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) offers several resources and activities for libraries and readers that highlight the Banned Books Week 2019...
Revised and new intellectual freedom policies and resources available from 91´«Ã½, IFC
In anticipation of a new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) revised several existing interpretations and resources and created new policies, guidelines and resources to address emerging intellectual...
CHICAGO - LinkedIn Learning — formerly Lynda.com, a platform used by libraries to provide online learning opportunities to library users — plans to make substantial changes to its terms of service that would significantly impair library users’ privacy...
IFRT Emerging Leader Videos Engage Non-Librarians
91´«Ã½’s Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is pleased to announce the publication of four videos to engage non-librarians in the fight to protect intellectual freedom. The brief explainer videos cover the basics of intellectual freedom, censorship, and...
Anonymity is examined in new book from the Center for the Future of Libraries
CHICAGO — " Anonymity,” by Alison Macrina and Talya Cooper, is the newest volume in a series from 91´«Ã½’s Center for the Future of Libraries. The Library Futures Series is edited by Miguel A. Figueroa, Director of the Center for the Future of Libraries, and...
