MASL Intellectual Freedom

What is Intellectual Freedom (IF) ?

“Intellectual freedom [is] the freedom to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction” –Wikipedia

“Intellectual freedom is every learner’s right.” –AASL Standards, 2018

“The school librarian assume a leadership role in protecting minors’ First Amendment right to read and receive information and ideas.” –AASL, Intellectual Freedom and
Censorship Q & A

MLA Connect Advocacy Hour With John Chrastka: When the Challenges Become Politicized

What is MASL IF and what can we do for you?

Inform you of Intellectual Freedom issues in Michigan and around The US
Provide resources and helps (like a sample materials selection policy…see below)
Support you when facing a real or potential challenge

What can you do for Intellectual Freedom?

Select books with students’ needs/interests at the forefront
Ask: If not your library, where? If not now, when?
Build diverse collections that reflect your users
Create a materials selection policy that includes a reconsideration form, and process
If you know of a challenge, contact MAME IF or ALA OIF (Information is always confidential)