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The mission of the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is to provide a forum for discussion of activities, programs, and problems of instruction in the use of libraries; to contribute to the education and training of librarians for library instruction; to promote instruction in the use of libraries as an essential library service, and to serve as a channel of communication on library instruction between the ALA divisions, ALA and ACRL committees, state clearinghouses, Project LOEX, other organizations concerned with instruction in the use of libraries, and members of the Association.

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IFC Feedback Requested: LBOR Interpretations Round 4

  • 1.  IFC Feedback Requested: LBOR Interpretations Round 4

    Posted Mar 24, 2025 01:46 PM
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    Hi, all,

    In anticipation of a new edition of The Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Intellectual Freedom Committee is in the process of reviewing and updating all intellectual freedom-related documents as needed. 

    This is the fourth request for feedback concerning the revised Library Bill of Rights Interpretations and we acknowledge it is issued close on the heels of the third request. This is due to a recently scheduled special ALA Council meeting scheduled May 5, 2025, where Council will consider the draft Interpretations. 

    Member feedback is important to the process, and we value your time. The IFC would appreciate feedback from the Round Table leadership and your members. The IFC is also seeking feedback from the ALA Executive Board, Council Committees, Divisions, and the National Association of Librarians of Color leaders. The IFC will incorporate feedback into final draft Interpretations which will be presented to ALA Council.

    Details about the feedback process are outlined in the attached memo as well as links to the relevant documents. Feedback is requested by 5:00 pm Central Time, April 10, 2025. Questions about the review may be directed to IFC Chair Ray James (erayjames@gmail.com) or OIF Director Deborah Caldwell-Stone (dstone@ala.org).



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    Holly Reiter
    Director, Library Teaching and Learning
    Oklahoma State University
    She/Her/Hers
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