[Michlib-l] ALA Webinar: Privacy to Pornography: What Staff Need to Know about Intellectual Freedom November 27 @ 2:00PM

[Atkin, Evette (MDE)]

Greetings!

To register for this essential ALA Webinar, visit: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/webinar/staff.

Privacy to Pornography: What Staff Need to Know about Intellectual Freedom

Whether you're an educator or library director, front-facing circulation desk staff member or behind-the-scenes cataloger, understanding the First Amendment rights of your patrons is essential. In this one-hour webinar, Freedom to Read Foundation consultant Joyce Hagen-McIntosh will review best practices and ALA guidelines for topics ranging from privacy and pornography, to access and selection. Hagen-McIntosh will help librarians navigate the abundance of ALA resources and policies by providing real-world examples and addressing common issues in the library community. This 101 session is a perfect opportunity for students and new professionals to delve into intellectual freedom advocacy, and a helpful refresher for veteran intellectual freedom fighters.

The webinar is sponsored by the Freedom to Read Foundation.

Learning Outcomes

  *   Learn how a library is defined (limited public forum) and how a library functions differently than a business.
  *   Learn the definition of intellectual freedom and how it plays out in each library department.
  *   Learn privacy basics as well as ALA guidelines and how laws (local, state and federal) protect patron privacy rights.
  *   Understand the importance of policies that help library staff adhere to these guidelines.
  *   Become familiar with the ALA documents that uphold our values of intellectual freedom, privacy and access to information.

Cost

  *   FTRF<http://www.ftrf.org/> member: Free
  *   IFRT<http://www.ala.org/ifrt/> member: Free
  *   ALA member: $20
  *   Non-member: $25
  *   Groups: $120



Evette M. Atkin
Continuing Education Coordinator
Library of Michigan
atkine at michigan.gov<mailto:atkine at michigan.gov>
517.373.3746

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