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Professional Resources

Resources to assist librarians and trustees in protecting intellectual freedom and supporting diverse library collections & services:

What does It Mean to be Inclusive – link: Inclusive Services Statement — March 21, 2018.pdf – Google Drive

Trustee Essential #22 Freedom of Expression and Inquire – link:  TE22.pdf (wi.gov)

Diversity Resources (Cooperative Children’s Book Center)

  • Intellectual Freedom: Issues and Resources (American Library Association)
  • Intellectual Freedom Resources (Cooperative Children’s Book Center)
  • Intellectual Freedom Resources (Wisconsin Library Association)
  • Library Bill of Rights (American Library Association)
  • Office for Intellectual Freedom (American Library Association)
  • Special Interest Groups including Intellectual Freedom (Wisconsin Library)

MCLS Contact Information

Director: Rebecca Scherer
(920) 686-3051

Office & Outreach Coordinator:
Kate Verhelst
(920) 686-3052

ILS/IT Specialist:  Margie Verhelst
(920) 686-3053

LARS Consultant: Amy Eisenschink
(920) 686-3059

Address: 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Email: MCLSsupport@mcls.lib.wi.us

Member Libraries

Brillion Public Library
Chilton Public Library
Kiel Public Library
Lester Public Library
Manitowoc Public Library
New Holstein Public Library

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