The Intellectual Freedom Blog is seeking bloggers for a one-year commitment. The blog's purpose is to educate and encourage discussions about intellectual freedom principles, and promote the value of libraries, librarians, and professional membership in the American Library Association. The blog is managed and edited by staff of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) for use within the library profession and the public to raise awareness of time-sensitive news, issues in the field, upcoming events, helpful resources, and the work of members that is related to intellectual freedom, professional ethics, privacy, or the mission of OIF.
Requirements:
- creative and engaging writing style
- ability to balance text with graphics and hyperlinks
- ALA membership and agreement with the Intellectual Freedom Blog Policy & Purpose
Visit our Intellectual Freedom Blogger Application for more information. Applicants are asked to send a sample blog post before the quarterly deadline, February 16. Send questions to Kristin Pekoll at kpekoll@ala.org.
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Kristin
Kristin Pekoll, CAE
Assistant Director
Office for Intellectual Freedom
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