Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)
A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. ...
ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profession, and a basic right in our democratic society. A publicly supported library provides free, equitable, and confidential access to information for all people of its community.
Our Mission & Scope
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs, and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians; serves as a channel of communications on intellectual freedom matters; promotes a greater opportunity for involvement among the members of the ALA in defense of intellectual freedom; promotes a greater feeling of responsibility in the implementation of ALA policies on intellectual freedom. 2019-2022 Strategic Plan
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IFRT on ALA Connect
The IFRT Members Community group is the central hub for discussion, documents and events. It is visible to all ALA members but only IFRT members can participate in the conversation.
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Assistance & Consultation
The staff of the Office for Intellectual Freedom is available to answer questions or provide assistance to librarians, trustees, educators and the public about intellectual freedom issues and resources. Areas of assistance include policy development, First Amendment issues, and professional ethics. Inquiries can be directed via email to oif@ala.org or via phone at (312) 280-4226.
Contact IFRT
American Library Association
Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)
225 Michigan Ave, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
312-280-4226
ifrt@ala.org
