Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records

From Alan Bennett's Baffled at a Bookcase, to Lucy Mangan's Library Rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important. Tom Holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while Seth Godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Lionel Shriver thinks books are the best investment, Hardeep Singh Kohli makes a confession and Julie Myerson remembers how her career began beside the shelves. Using memoir, history, polemic and some short stories too, The Library Book celebrates 'that place where they lend you books for free' and the people who work there. All royalties go to The Reading Agency, to help their work supporting libraries.

Using this guide, libraries can connect book lovers eager to learn about recent and noteworthy books to authors and fellow book lovers.

This directory identifies the following wide-ranging resources for school libraries: (1) an annotated bibliography of books for a professional collection; (2) an annotated list of book lists, i.e., books that will assist in collection development; (3) a list of journals that review new books on the market together with the grade levels covered; (4) an annotated bibliography of books and journals that will help the librarian to integrate library use into classroom units in every subject area; (5) an annotated list of print and nonprint media on the teaching of library research skills; (6) annotated lists of audiovisual (AV) resources divided into three sections: AV software, books on managing an AV collection, and producers of nonprofit media; (7) an annotated listing of books and videos on storytelling; (8) an annotated listing of publications devoted to the writings and artwork of students; (9) an annotated list of newsletters of special interest to librarians; (10) an annotated list of public relations resources that includes books on bulletin boards and displays as well as basic public relations guides; (11) a list of sources of clip art; (12) a compilation of companies providing promotional materials to market the library program; (13) practical ideas for feasible fund raisers; (14) lists of computer programs, books pertaining to computers, and companies producing and distributing computer software; (15) annotated lists of automated circulation systems; (16) descriptions of three security systems; (17) a list of companies that provide products and supplies to manage, operate, and maintain libraries; (18) a list of magazine subscription agencies; (19) a directory of book publishers; and (20) a compilation of reprints of professional articles from "Library Talk" and "The Book Report." (MAB)