Our Freedom to Read and Why It’s Important – Boards

What do board members need to know about freedom to read? (Turk, 2025, Peace Library Symposium Presentation) Talking Points (Library Freedom Project, n.d.) It’s important that the Board “build a shared understanding Intellectual Freedom, its fundamental importance to what a public library is and does, and its importance to the …

Our Freedom to Read and Why It’s Important – Staff

What do library staff need to know about freedom to read? (Censorship Q&A, American Library Association, n.d.) (Library Freedom Project, n.d.) Library staff talking points (Library Freedom Project, n.d.) If you would like more information on freedom of expression and censorship, please see the Understanding Intellectual Freedom and Censorship and …

Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: Libraries and Municipalities

A powerful avenue for collaboration is requesting space in municipal newsletters and websites. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of libraries working with their municipalities to promote their services and resources in municipal publications and online platforms. 1. Strengthening Community Connections Libraries are not just buildings filled with …