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Intellectual freedom sessions at the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event

  • 1.  Intellectual freedom sessions at the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event

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    Hi, all. Sharing because it may be of interest to many here. 

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     Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event, February 10, 2026 
    Preserving Intellectual Freedom: Access practical tools & strategies

    Intellectual freedom work has never been more demanding. Rising book challenges, coordinated censorship efforts, heated public meetings, and escalating scrutiny leave many library workers feeling exposed and under-supported.

    The Preserving Intellectual Freedom sessions at the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event will give you real tools to navigate these pressures. You'll explore response frameworks, communication strategies, scripts, policies, and examples from peers who have managed similar challenges, and walk away with practical tools and insights you can use the next time a challenge lands on your desk.

    Sessions include:

    •            From Principles to Practice: Building Censorship Resistant Library Policies

    •            Seeking Support in the Midst of a Challenge

    •            Academic Freedom for Library Workers: Why it Matters and How to Defend It

    This special one-day event offers an opportunity for you to pause, connect, and renew your energy for the work ahead. Join us live on Zoom Events for two inspiring keynotes, facilitator-led conversations, and nine dynamic sessions across three curated tracks-Preserving Intellectual Freedom, Strengthening Leadership, and Sustaining Wellbeing. Registration also includes on-demand access through May 10, 2026.

    More info: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/virtual-event 



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    Betsy Gomez
    Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach
    American Library Association
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