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Intellectual Freedom

Intellectual freedom: “The right to hold or research any thought, belief, or speculation and to express it in any way the holder or researcher considers appropriate.” (Censorship. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Salem Press, 1997.)

IUSB Library & Media Services are committed to upholding the principle of intellectual freedom for our patrons. Intellectual freedom is a core value of American libraries and academic institutions, where it is essential for the creation of knowledge to take place.

“Intellectual Freedom can exist only where...society makes an equal commitment to the right of unrestricted access to information and ideas regardless of the communication medium used, the content of the work, and the viewpoints of both the author and receiver of information.” (Intellectual Freedom Manual. 6th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2002. p.xiii.)

Academic Freedom and Professional Speech-- A presentation for the American Association of University Professors.

American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom --Links to documents and policies related to the library profession’s commitment to intellectual freedom.

Indiana University Libraries’ Privacy Policy

On Freedom of Expression and Campus Speech Codes-- American Association of University Professors’ policy statement, endorsed in 1992.