…the participation of our members in the operational decisions affecting their employment.
…the conviction that reading is essential. We believe the free flow of information and ideas is the lifeblood of democracy.
…the conditions necessary to provide the greatest rewards for our members in their work environment.
On August 21, 2015, the non-management staff of the Westhampton Free Library in Westhampton Beach, New York voted to unionize.
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Libraries have historically supported the freedom for all to hold, receive and disseminate ideas without restriction – also known as intellectual freedom. IFLA’s claim that intellectual freedom is a human right is a reflection of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. read more…
Read more The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the ALA Statement on Intellectual Freedom
