Freedom to Read What You Want!
Know your rights!
As American citizens we are granted unalienable rights, one of which is Intellectual Freedom granted by the First Amendment. We have the right to read about an issue and evaluate after having examined all points or sides. To meet the expectations expressed in the First Amendment, the library has an obligation to own and circulate materials with all different perspectives and views on even the most controversial issues.
So what does this mean for you?
As American citizens we are granted unalienable rights, one of which is Intellectual Freedom granted by the First Amendment. We have the right to read about an issue and evaluate after having examined all points or sides. To meet the expectations expressed in the First Amendment, the library has an obligation to own and circulate materials with all different perspectives and views on even the most controversial issues.
So what does this mean for you?
- You get to read what you want
- No one knows what you read but you and the librarian
- The librarian will maintain your privacy--she will not share your reading/check-out list
- You are free to tell people what you honestly thought about a book you read
- You can ask the librarian to get a book for you (even if you think someone else might not like it)
- The collection will be made up of widest diversity of perspectives and ideas
- We will not restrict your access to any documents, authors, or artists
- We will only make suggestions when solicited (when you ask)
- There are no "bad" books