Index-Based Discovery Services

Index-Based Discovery Services

Author: Marshall Breeding

Publisher: ALA TechSource

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 9780838916179

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This report shares data describing the use of the following discovery services among colleges and universities in the United States: WorldCat Discovery Service and its predecessor WorldCat Local from OCLC, Summon and Primo from Ex Libris, and EBSCO Discovery Service from EBSCO Information Services.


A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom

Author: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 0838913253

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Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records


The ALA Guide to Researching Modern China

The ALA Guide to Researching Modern China

Author: Yunshan Ye

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 0838919545

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Covering modern China, not just Chinese culture from an historical perspective, this important new book fills a sizeable gap in the literature.


Beyond Banned Books

Beyond Banned Books

Author: Kristin Pekoll

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0838918891

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This resource from Pekoll, Assistant Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), uses specific case studies to offer practical guidance on safeguarding intellectual freedom related to library displays, programming, and other librarian-created content.