Intellectual Freedom Committee

FUNCTIONS

• To review, analyze and study matters relating to intellectual freedom
• To educate members and disseminate information relating to matters of intellectual freedom, including laws of the United States and New Jersey regarding the U.S. Constitution First Amendment, the New Jersey Library Confidentiality Act, and the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act
• To provide information and assistance to members on matters relating to intellectual freedom
• Collaborate with organizations representing schools and academic institutions for the protection and furthering of Intellectual Freedom ideals throughout society.
• To recommend the recipient of the Intellectual Freedom Award annually, or when appropriate
• To develop statements which explain current intellectual freedom issues and their implications for libraries, to be adopted by the Executive Board
• In the event of a time-sensitive issue, the committee is empowered to gather and provide information and act on challenges without the formal approval of the Executive Board, but with the consent of the President and Chair of the Public Policy Committee

COMPOSITION
10 members, including the chair and the chair of the Public Policy Committee