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RE: Fwd: Co-Sponsor Opportunity - Social Responsibility Round Table and Library Juice Press

Posted By Frieda Afary Mar 16, 2026 12:25 PM
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I look forward to this event. Frieda Afary

Letter of Concern re. IFRT & Labeling/Rating Systems (Please sign) Attachments

Posted By Frieda Afary Mar 11, 2026 03:59 PM
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Letter of Concern re. IFRT & Labeling/Rating Systems (Please sign)

Posted By Frieda Afary Mar 11, 2026 03:59 PM
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Dear Colleagues: Attached, please find a Letter of Concern about libraries and librarians that support labeling/rating systems. It is a continuation of a debate that started in December on ALA Connect. This letter is addressed to the IFRT Executive Committee and Membership. It was placed on the agenda ...

Librarians & Self-Censorship

Posted By Frieda Afary Jan 08, 2026 03:26 PM
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The article below from Anita Coleman is an important addition to our ongoing discussion on the meaning of intellectual freedom. Frieda AfaryIFRT Director-at-Large 2.Self-Censorship in a Brave New WorldEmail a reply to the discussionSend a private message via emailJan 7, 2026 2:13 PMAnita Coleman Humbled ...

Judi Moreillon on the meaning of Intellectual Freedom (Must Read)

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 23, 2025 01:38 PM
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Intellectual Freedom Concepts: Toward a Shared Understanding for Taking ActionEmail a reply to the discussionSend a private message via emailDec 22, 2025 1:52 PMJudi MoreillonPlease excuse the cross postings to AASL, ALSC, ESLS, and IFRT. Dear Colleagues, I have published a guest post on the Office of ...

RE: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Webinar Handouts & Request for New Sponsor

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 23, 2025 01:31 PM
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Dear Colleagues: Below, are the recordings for the November webinars on "Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens." Please refer to the December 15 post in this thread which includes the handouts for the webinars and requests assistance with finding a new home/sponsor for future webinars ...

RE: Wanda Huffaker's suggestion on how to deal with book bans

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 17, 2025 11:32 AM
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Hello IFRT Members, This is the message that I posted on ALA Connect in response to the thread that continues: As a director-at-large of the Intellectual Freedom Round Table, I do not agree with the position expressed by Wanda Huffaker. As others on this thread have argued, there is a clear distinction ...

Confronting the Crisis of Reading Webinar Handouts & Request for New Sponsor Attachments

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 15, 2025 12:55 PM
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Confronting the Crisis of Reading Webinar Handouts & Request for New Sponsor

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 15, 2025 12:55 PM
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Dear Colleagues: On November 5 and November 12, the Intellectual Freedom Round Table offered two very successful webinars entitled, "Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy and Intellectual Curiosity?" The programs had over 500 registrants ...

Confronting the Crisis of Reading Webinar Handouts & Request for New Sponsor Attachments

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 15, 2025 12:48 PM
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Confronting the Crisis of Reading Webinar Handouts & Request for New Sponsor

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 15, 2025 12:48 PM
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Dear Colleagues: On November 5 and November 12, the Intellectual Freedom Round Table offered two very successful webinars entitled, "Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy and Intellectual Curiosity?" The programs had over 500 registrants ...

Wanda Huffaker's suggestion on how to deal with book bans

Posted By Frieda Afary Dec 15, 2025 12:05 PM
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Dear IFRT Members: It is very important for IFRT members to be aware of this post by the IFRT chair, and the discussion that it has generated. https://connect.ala.org/discussion/reply-to-national-book-rating-index Best,Frieda AfaryDirector-at-LargeIntellectual Freedom Round Table ---- Forwarded Message ...

Webinar on Confronting the Reading Crisis Among Teens, Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. ET

Posted By Frieda Afary Nov 10, 2025 02:56 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Second of Two Online Panels November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T.According to a recent report by the University of Florida and University College London, ...

Webinar on Confronting the Reading Crisis Among Teens, Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. ET

Posted By Frieda Afary Nov 10, 2025 02:55 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Second of Two Online Panels November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T.According to a recent report by the University of Florida and University College London, ...

Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth, Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m. ET

Posted By Frieda Afary Nov 04, 2025 03:24 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Two Online Panels on November 5 and November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T. According to a recent report by the University of Florida and University ...

Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth, Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m. ET

Posted By Frieda Afary Nov 04, 2025 03:23 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Two Online Panels on November 5 and November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T. According to a recent report by the University of Florida and University ...

Webinars on Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth (Nov. 5 & Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. ET)

Posted By Frieda Afary Oct 21, 2025 03:02 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Two Online Panels on November 5 and November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T. According to a recent report by the University of Florida ...

Webinars on Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Youth (Nov. 5 & Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. ET)

Posted By Frieda Afary Oct 21, 2025 03:01 PM
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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents: Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens: What Can Librarians Do to Promote Literacy & Intellectual Curiosity? Two Online Panels on November 5 and November 12 @ 7 p.m. E.T. According to a recent report by the University of Florida ...

Anti-Authoritarian & Anti-Fascist Library

Posted By Frieda Afary Sep 02, 2025 03:07 PM
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The National Communication Association is proud to announce the launch of a resource library on Authoritarianism and Fascism. Titled "Addressing Authoritarianism," the library is conceived as a resource to enable successful pedagogical, research, creative, and administrative interventions into authoritarianism ...

Anti-Authoritarian & Anti-Fascist Library

Posted By Frieda Afary Sep 02, 2025 03:07 PM
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The National Communication Association is proud to announce the launch of a resource library on Authoritarianism and Fascism. Titled "Addressing Authoritarianism," the library is conceived as a resource to enable successful pedagogical, research, creative, and administrative interventions into authoritarianism ...