1.++Position+Statements

Position Statements //"...But despite the meek, shush-shushing stereotype, librarians are largely a freedom-upholding, risk-taking group. In the name of the First Amendment and anti-censorship, they have championed the causes of provocative writers and spoken out against banned and challenged books." -// Linton Weeks

[] This page on the ALA website provides a wide variety of links and information dealing with Intellectual Freedom, legal, issues, and the librarians role in protecting Intellectual Freedom.
 * //ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom//**-

[] This toolkit developed by the ALA contains important information on the right to privacy in a library setting.
 * //ALA Privacy Tool Kit-//**

//**Code of Ethics**-// [] The Code of Ethics serves as a guide for basic guide for all librarians.

[|**http://www.lita.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/statementspols/corevaluesstatement/corevalues.cfm**] The Core Values of Librarianship must be upheld and championed by all librarians.
 * //Core Values of Librarianship-//**

//**Freedom to Read Statement**-// [] This statement could be very important when dealing with book challenges or issues of censorship.

[] This statement could also be important when dealing with parental or community challenges or censorship concerns.
 * //Freedom to View Statement-//**

[] This printable brochure does a great job of explaining the concept of Intellectual Freedom. It could come in handy as a handout in the library or in presentations to a school board or principle when faced with a book challenge or censorship issue.
 * //Intellectual Freedom Brochure//**-

[] This link could be used to advocate for the importance of a well-funded library in a school.
 * //Libraries: An American Value-//**

//**The Library Bill of Rights**//- [] The Library Bill of Rights serves as the foundation for all library services. It is important to keep these basic principles in mind when designing and developing a library that will best serve the ALL students in a school.

Again, these interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights serve as foundational principles for all libraries.
 * //Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights//**- []