Intellectual freedom principles: Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored. Source: ALA Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A
Censorship: NH State Library Censorship Guidance & Resources LibGuide
- Challenge checklist - These help guide the process of dealing with a challenge. Please review this to be sure your library is prepared.
- Reporting - Please report all challenges to these organizations:
Policy development:
- Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit for Public, School, & Academic Libraries
- NH Public Library Collection Development and Reconsideration Policy Samples
- NH School Library Policy Samples
Patron privacy and confidentiality:
- NH Law on patron privacy
- Right to Know and Libraries slideshow by New Hampshire Attorney, Natch Greyes
- Privacy Field Guides
- Guidelines and Checklists
- Training
- ALA Policy
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons