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Libraries are the Great Equalizer
President Trump has dismissed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden just one year before the end of her term. Her recent remarks—”Libraries are the great equalizer”—during National Library Week underscore what’s
May 12, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
Free for All: A Celebration of Libraries and the Power of Public Access
Celebrate the power of rural libraries! Host a screening of Free for All and spark conversations about their vital role in your community.
February 13, 2025
Term: Intellectual Freedom
READCON: Empowering Library Workers for Today’s Challenges
READCON is a free skill-building program that helps library workers develop soft skills for navigating challenges, covering topics like censorship and crisis communication.
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