READCON: Empowering Library Workers for Today’s Challenges
READCON, also known as a curriculum for library Readiness, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment During Challenging Conditions, is a freely available skill-building program that helps equip library workers with a wide
January 9, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
How to report censored books and materials
ALA provides confidential support against censorship to promote intellectual freedom.
March 15, 2024
Term: Intellectual Freedom
What’s a book sanctuary?
Chicago Public Library establishes themselves as a book sanctuary and invites others to join.
November 17, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Rise against censorship
Libraries: Defenders of Rights & Community Pillars
November 14, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Book ban movement
November 14, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Share books not hate
A simple infographic on the benefits of sharing books not hate.
October 16, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Video presentation to The Whole Community Library with Mark Smith
Presentation on handling book bans from Texas State Library
October 3, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Protecting first amendment rights
Court finds the READER act likely violates 1st Amendment.
September 19, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Coalition Fights Texas HB 900 for Free Speech
Groups support halting Texas HB 900, citing First Amendment rights.
August 25, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom
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Book challenges
Book challenges are part of organized movement, not individuals.
July 25, 2023
Term: Intellectual Freedom