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Explore essential resources on intellectual freedom to safeguard the right to free expression and access to information.

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Intellectual Freedom Webinar Series

Facing challenges and fighting back: Webinar Series on Overcoming Book Challenges & Access Issues.
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Tocker Foundation. The Whole Community Library presented by Mark Smith. Retired director of the Texas State Library

The Whole Community Library

Learn how to prepare for and respond to book challenges and reaffirm your commitment to making your library a Whole Community Library. Transcript included.
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Library Bill of Rights

Seven principles affirming that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
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Unite Against Book Bans Toolkit

Your guide to supporting the freedom to read in your community. This toolkit includes actionable steps gather support and campaign against book bans.
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