Kelli Carr 991628323

CIMT 606 Fall 2011

Proficiency Two Option #1

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Option #1: Using the ALA Library Bill of Rights and the ALA Code of Ethics as primary documents, develop a PowerPoint presentation of no more than 20 slides that serves as the basis for a 1-hour presentation to a library board of directors for a medium-sized public library (assume the community population is between 50,000 and 75,000). Your primary objective is to enlighten board members to the social responsibility of libraries in a democratic society. You will need to develop a script of the narrative or key points associated with each slide as part of what you will submit for grading. Finally, in addition to the PowerPoint and narrative script, develop a minimum of one (1) handout that you would use in the presentation. The handout might include a summary of key points, bulleted lists, and/or additional resources that attendees could check after the presentation to delve further into the topic. NOTE: In developing your PowerPoint be sure to avoid text heavy slides. Include graphics as appropriate. Inserting links to video clips or other sites within your presentation slides is a good thing so long as they are particularly relevant.

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Welcome. The purpose of todays presentation is to engage you in thought and conversation about the social responsibility of the library in our democratic society. I hope that you find todays presentation to be informative and thought provoking. The presentation was created around the guidelines set forth by the American Library Associations Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics.

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Library Bill of Rights Key Points: Adopted in 1939 Basic policies that guide service Interpreted by the Intellectual Freedom Committee Speaker Notes: The Library Bill of Rights was adopted by the American Library Association in June 1939. The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas. These basic policies guide the services provided by all libraries. The Intellectual Freedom Committee has provided an interpretation of each of the rights to further explain them as questions about implementation of the rights have been asked. Interest Information Enlightenment Key Points: Books and resources are for every patron The library serves the community Materials should not be excluded Speaker Notes: The materials in the library are for the community and the patrons it serves. No material should be excluded from a collection in a library based on the origin, background, or views of the people who have created them. The library exists to provide materials that interest the community it serves, provide information for its patrons, and finally to enlighten those who use the librarys resources. Libraries exist to serve as primary source of information for the community by providing material that represents its patrons without withholding viewpoints. Protecting Intellectual Freedom Key Points: Libraries have the obligation to disseminate information in all necessary formats

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Collections should represent all or all known viewpoints on current and historical issues Deselecting materials based on disapproval goes against the practices of Intellectual Freedom Speaker Notes: The library has an obligation to the community to disseminate information in print and digital format, as well as those gathered using networks and the Internet. These formats are not immune to protection from Intellectual Freedom. These formats should be disseminated in the least restrictive way just was print material and should be treated as such. Print and digital format of information should represent all view points or all known view points. It is the librarys responsibility to conscientiously listen to patrons who bring to our attention viewpoints that are ill-represented in the collection. It is also the librarys responsibility to ensure that materials have not been deselected based on disapproval views of the creators of the materials. The library exists to represent all patrons. Digital Freedom Key Points: Access should not be denied to any patron, including children Policies should include rights of users Global information should not be denied to any patron Information evaluation and interpretation is the right of the user Speaker Notes: Access to digital information protected by constitutional rights should not be denied to any patron including children. To deny access would be violating best practices set forth by the Library Bill of Rights. Policies that explain the rights of users of digital information should be explicitly and freely expressed by the library. Global information should not be denied to any patron because of age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other controversial stereotype, as it would create a barrier to the right to Intellectual Freedom. It is a patrons right to gather and interpret information, and information should be provided in the least restrictive manner. It is the users right to ask for a least restrictive path to information while still protecting the privacy of the patron to do so. Censorship Key Points: Absence of Intellectual Freedom Policies for Challenged Materials Responsibility to provide information and enlightenment Speaker Notes: The library exists to disseminate information for the enlightenment of the patrons. When a library limits the amount or kind of

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information in a collection, it is violating the First Amendment rights of its patrons. Individuals have the right to retrieve, evaluate, and interpret information. It is then their right to express themselves based in interpretation. To withhold or practice the act of not selecting or providing access to all viewpoints of a topic would be to practice censorship. Libraries have the obligation to listen to complaints from patrons for or against the materials in a collection, as much as it has an obligation to fight for the right for the materials to stay in the collection. There should be policies in place for library staff members to use when challenges arise so that the integrity of the collection in kept intact. It is the professional obligation of the library staff to ensure that the rights of all patrons are represented in the collection. Diversity Key Points: Fair, just, and equitable Controversial topics Economical views Political Views Prejudices Speaker Notes: I quote the Intellectual Freedom Committees interpretation of the viewpoint on diversity when I say, Intellectual freedom, the essence of equitable library services, provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause, or movement may be explored. Toleration is meaningless without tolerance for what some may consider detestable. Librarians must not permit their own preferences to limit their degree of tolerance in collection development. The librarys collection should reflect that of an institution that is committed to enlightening its patrons by providing information from all viewpoints as a means to educate the community according to the interests of the entire population. Adopted July 14,
1982, by the ALA Council; amended January 10, 1990; July 2, 2008

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Patrons Use of the Library Key Points: Free expression and free access to ideas Privacy Confidentiality Speaker Notes: According to the Intellectual Freedom Committees interpretation of Article IV all users have a right to search privately for information. Any disruption in this process would compromise the confidentiality of the patrons access to information. According to the ALA Bill of Rights libraries should maintain a strict policy when it comes to

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compromising the privacy of a patron. It would be unprofessional of any staff member to give the perception of distrust of a patron. Exhibit Spaces and Meeting Rooms Key Points: Equitable space Freedom of expression Non-judgmental staff Staff does not endorse or show favoritism Speaker Notes: The bulletin boards and meeting rooms provided by the library do not show representation of how the library feels about the views of a particular group. No group should be given space that is not equitable to another. The staff will provide spaces that allow for multiple viewpoints as it does with its collection. The staff does not endorse any groups nor is it affiliated with the groups that are represented. Persons and groups cannot be denied spaces based on origin, gender, race, and age. Here, again, the library exists to provide for interest, information, and enlightenment of its patrons. Code of Ethics Key Points: Adopted Winter 1939 Values Ethical responsibility Speaker Notes: According to the ALA the Code of Ethics was established to provide a framework for which the librarians committed to the profession will follow. These values are expressed by eight ideas that express the ethical responsibilities of librarians. Code of Ethics Article I Key Points: Highest level of service Equitable service policies Organized resources Equitable access Response to requests Speaker Notes: The Code of Ethics establishes a commitment to behave ethically as a professional. You will see that in fulfilling the obligations of the Bill of Rights there is a work environment that is necessary to maintain. Responses to requests should be accurate, courteous, and unbiased. The resources should be useful and appropriate to the request. Code of Ethics Article II

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Key Points: Intellectual Freedom Censorship Viewpoints Diverse Collection Speaker Notes: The library staff will maintain a collection that expresses all viewpoints. The library staff will oppose any form of censorship and understands that letting their viewpoints influence the collection in any way is unprofessional. Code of Ethics Article III Key Points: Protection of Privacy Protection of Confidentiality Patrons feel secure Staff/Patron relationships Speaker Notes: Patrons should feel reassured by the staff that any consultation about materials will remain confidential information. The patron should feel freedom to ask for assistance no matter what information is requested and no matter the circumstances in which it is requested. The security in which the patrons feel in confiding in staff members should be evident by the relationship established from the initial request. Code of Ethics Article IX Key Points: Respect intellectual property rights Rights of users Rights holders Speaker Notes: It is the responsibility of the library staff to make sure that the rights of the creator of the information are protected. Just as it is their responsibility to make sure that the information is accessible to users. Some people create materials with the knowledge that it will be used for limited purposes and request fees, and then there are others in which the use and dissemination of the material is used with the understanding that the user will credit the original idea. It is the librarians responsibility to make sure that he material is being used in the manner in which the creator has intended. Code of Ethics Article X Key Points: Treat co-workers with respect Safe-guard rights Show fairness and good faith

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Speaker Notes: It is the responsibility of the library staff to treat each other with respect regardless the type, amount, or quality of duties assigned to each. It is the responsibility of each co-worker to show respect and to maintain a safe physical and intellectual work environment. There should be a time and a place to discuss situations that are in violation of this best practice.

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Code of Ethics Article XI Key Points: We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions. Speaker Notes: This is directly quoted from the ALA Code of Ethics. The library staff should not altar any policies to accommodate those who use monetary or political leverage to exploit users, colleagues, or employers. XVI. Code of Ethics Article XII Key Points: Personal representation Professional representation Fair representation Speaker Notes: The library staff should promote themselves in a way that keeps separate their personal and professional lives in orders to maintain a collection that promotes fair representation. The staff should be sure to deliberately keep these selves separate from one another as they should not cross lines and interfere with dissemination and selection of materials. XVII. Code of Ethics Article XIII Key Points: Honing skills Professional Development Internship opportunities Speaker Notes: The committed librarian should always find opportunities to hone skills needed to advance the advocacy for the need of librarians. The library staff should be willing participants in professional development and should seek opportunities to provide professional and staff development. And finally, the committed librarian should be willing to provide internship opportunities to those seeking library positions. XVIII. Thank You Key Points: Questions, comments, concerns

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Handout material Speaker Notes: Thank you for your time. If you have any questions that you would like to ask now, feel free. If you have questions that you would like to discuss later, I will be here for the next ______. The staff and I appreciate your advocacy for the library and what it provides the community. Have a great day. Please make sure you get a handout on todays key points on your way out. Thanks again.

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Key Points Handout More information about the Library Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics can be found at www.ala.org Below you will find a copy of the key points in the presentation. Bill of Rights Adopted in 1939 Basic policies that guide service Interpreted by the Intellectual Freedom Committee Books and resources are for every patron The library serves the community Materials should not be excluded Collections should represent all or all known viewpoints on current and historical issues Access should not be denied to any patron, including children Policies should include rights of users Global information should not be denied to any patron Information evaluation and interpretation is the right of the user Responsibility to provide information and enlightenment Free expression and free access to ideas

Code of Ethics Adopted Winter 1939 Values Ethical responsibility Highest level of service Equitable service policies Organized resources Diverse Collection Protection of Privacy Respect intellectual property rights Show fairness and good faith Professional Development

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References Code of Ethics of the American Library Association Retrieved October 18, 2011 from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/proethics/codeofethics/codeethics.cfm. Library Bill of Rights Retrieved October 18, 2011 from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/index.cfm

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