Date of this Version
10-25-2024
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
This presentation traces the importance of Intellectual Freedom as a core value of librarianship since it was formalized nationwide by the ALA on June 19, 1939. Drawing from the Florida International University Libraries’ experience, the presenters show how faculty librarians can work through governance structures to establish a permanent voice for academic and intellectual freedom. The presentation will also consider real-world scenarios and how an established discussion group can advise and influence the outcome of challenges. The presentation ends with practical steps that attendees can use on their own or with a group of colleagues at their own institutions.
Recommended Citation
Jimenez, Christopher M.; Del Castillo, Melissa; Cooper, L. Bryan; and Dantus, Sabine, "Resisting the Backlash: Empowering Librarians to Champion Academic Freedom" (2024). Works of the FIU Libraries. 156.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/glworks/156
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Comments
The presentation was delivered at the Florida Association of College and Research Libraries' virtual conference on October 25, 2024. The conference theme was, "Proving our Worth Within and Beyond the Academic Community."