Issues

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Censorship

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Libraries and Public Access

Resources in this category:

Ethics Links to Librarian and Information Manager Associations WWW Pages
http://books.valdosta.edu/mlis/ethics/EthicsBibOrg.htm

This page points to Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice published online by librarian and other professional associations. Links are grouped into the following categories: Ethics Pages, Mission Statements, Other Organizations, and Potential WWW Resources for the Librarian and Information Manager as well as listings of other information related to national and international associations.

Library Law
http://www.librarylaw.com/

A resource for legal issues specific to libraries, site provides links on topics such as the USA PATRIOT Act, intellectual freedom, privacy, copyright and licensing, disability law and libraries, and the first amendment.

The September Project
http://www.theseptemberproject.org/

"The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. Libraries around the world are organizing public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and film screenings about issues that matter." This site offers many ideas for planning events.

Virtual Library: Resources You Can Use
http://www.benton.org/library

A Benton Foundation site devoted to the impact of digital technology in the field of libraries and librarianship. Content includes research, news and discussions of issues.