Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)
A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. ...
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¾«¶«´«Ã½actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. A publicly supported library provides free, equitable, and confidential access to information for all people of its community.
Our Mission & Scope
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs, and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians; serves as a channel of communications on intellectual freedom matters; promotes a greater opportunity for involvement among the members of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½in defense of intellectual freedom; promotes a greater feeling of responsibility in the implementation of ¾«¶«´«Ã½policies on intellectual freedom.
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The is the central hub for discussion, documents and events. It is visible to all ¾«¶«´«Ã½members but only IFRT members can participate in the conversation.
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Assistance & Consultation
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The staff of the Office for Intellectual Freedom is available to answer questions or provide assistance to librarians, trustees, educators and the public about intellectual freedom issues and resources. Areas of assistance include policy development, First Amendment issues, and professional ethics. Inquiries can be directed via email to oif@ala.org or via phone at (312) 280-4226.
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Contact IFRT
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Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)
225 Michigan Ave, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
312-280-4226
ifrt@ala.org
