ALA Information and other Resources

American Library Association Resources --

ALA | Challenged and Banned Books

includes:

Why are Books Challenged?

Who Challenges Books?

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:

Library Bill of Rights

Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights:

includes:

Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights 

Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

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 

Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Questions and Answers: Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Code of Ethics

Freedom to Read Statement

Libraries: An American Value

Challenges

includes:

Challenged Materials

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

Reporting a Challenge

The Center for Children's Books --

Book Challenges Information

National Council of Teachers of English --

Anti-Censorship Center

National Coalition Against Censorship --

Action Issues/Books