11. By challenging
censorship, libraries
foster an inclusive
environment where
all voices have the
opportunity to be
heard.
Interpretation of Library Bill of Rights:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Adopted June 2017, by the ALA
Council
18. What if by letting one group have a platform in
the Library, other members of the community
do not feel safe using the Library because the
former group is arguing for the extermination of
the latter? Is fear of being hurt or killed not an
abridgment of their rights?
– Meredith Farkas
20. Librarians have a professional responsibility to be
inclusive in collection development and in the
provision of interlibrary loan. Access to all content
legally obtainable should be assured to the user,
and policies should not unjustly exclude content
even if it is offensive to the librarian or the user. This
includes content that reflect a diversity of issues,
whether they be, for example, political, economic,
religious, social, ethnic, or sexual.
- Diversity in Collection Development
24. We protect each library user's
right to privacy and
confidentiality with respect to
information sought or
received, and resources
consulted, borrowed, acquired
or transmitted.
– ALA Code of Ethics, Article III
35. •Policy is your friend!
• Information access
• Confidentiality
• Records retention
•Regular Procedure
Reviews
• Handling information
• Granting access
•Staff training and
accountability
• Ongoing
reinforcement
• Discussion of WHY
•Security Audit
•Vendor agreements