Helpful Links

A collection of organizations and resources to help grow your rural library.

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ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom

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Implements ALA policies concerning intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials.

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American Library Association’s Fight Censorship Page

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ALA offers this clearinghouse of resources to assist library workers and advocates in responding to and supporting others facing those challenges.

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Association of Rural and Small Libraries

ARSL strives to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries in rural communities.

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Better World Books

Collection and sales of books online to donate books and fund literacy initiatives worldwide.

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CANDID

Get IRS data, plus more up-to-date information from nonprofits for free. In 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid.

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FReadom Fighters

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Provides professional resources for librarians, teachers and authors facing book challenges

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Freedom to Read Foundation

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Protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect – and individuals to access.

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

The federal agency tasked with overseeing and supporting museums and libraries through research, policy development and grantmaking.

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OCLC

OCLC provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs so that libraries can better fuel learning, research, and innovation.

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Partners Library Action Network (PLAN)

A membership organization dedicated to strengthening Texas public libraries.

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Rural LISC

Publishes Rural eNews, a monthly online newsletter announcing funding opportunities, and training that reduces isolation of those in rural areas by providing topics for education and growth.

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Texans for the Right to Read Coalition

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A grassroots coalition of concerned Texas residents educating the public about book challenges and attacks on intellectual freedom.

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