ALA Information and other Resources
American Library Association Resources --
ALA | Challenged and Banned Books
includes:
What's the Difference Between a Challenge and a Banning?
How is the List of Most Challenged Books Tabulated?
The Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2006
The Most Frequently Challenged Authors of 2006
Top Ten Challenged Authors 1990–2004
The Most Frequently Challenged Books Written by Authors of Color, 1990–2000
Intellectual Freedom Statements and Policies
includes ALA's Keystone Intellectual Freedom Documents:
Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights:
includes:
Challenged Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
Diversity in Collection Development: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
Labels and Rating Systems: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
Free Access to Libraries for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
includes:
Conducting a Challenge Hearing
Coping with Challenges: Kids and Libraries
Coping with Challenges: Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
Dealing with Challenges to Graphic Novels
Dealing with Concerns about Library Resources
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Tool Kit
Workbook for Selection Policy Writing
Support for Dealing with or Reporting Challenges to Library Materials
Dealing with Challenges to Books and Other Library Materials
The Center for Children's Books --
National Council of Teachers of English --
National Coalition Against Censorship --