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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)

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