Intellectual Freedom Committee Illinois Library Association

News

Congratulations to the Youth Department of the Glen Carbon Centennial Library: August 21, 2023; The 2023 Illinois Library Association’s (ILA) Intellectual Freedom Award is awarded to the Youth Department of the Glen Carbon Centennial Library. This award, presented by the ILA Intellectual Freedom Committee, recognizes the Department, speci…
Noon Network: Intellectual Freedom Trends: April 7, 2023; Noon Network: Intellectual Freedom Trends Monday, April 24, 202312:00 - 1:00 p.m.Online (Zoom) Get the latest on what's happening in Illinois with book challenges, program challenges, and first amendment audits from members of the ILA Intellectual Fr…
Chicagoans of the Year for Books: Librarians and library workers of Illinois fight for dignity during a year of challenges: December 21, 2022; Article in Chicago Tribune "Chicagoans of the Year for Books: Librarians and library workers of Illinois fight for dignity during a year of challenges" When Julie Milavec thinks back on the past 12 months, her sigh gets long and heavy, almo…

Events

Nov 7 2023
Intellectual Freedom Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 10:00am–11:00am
Jan 9 2024
Intellectual Freedom Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024 10:00am–11:00am
Mar 5 2024
Intellectual Freedom Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024 10:00am–11:00am

Report Challenges to Library Materials

Since 1990, the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has maintained a database on challenged materials. You can report challenges to materials in your library's collection by following the link below.

Report a Challenge

IFC Resource Guide

Intellectual freedom issues are on the rise at libraries nationwide. This sheet, prepared by the ILA Intellectual Freedom Committee for the 2022 Annual Conference, contains resources you can use to help prepare for and respond to incidents. Download the IFC Resource Guide.

Other Resources

Committee Charge

Works to resist all attempts to censor library materials or to restrict public access to information. Keeps abreast of statewide and national issues and challenges. Gathers and disseminates information to the membership. Serves as a clearinghouse and source of information for libraries seeking assistance. Promotes intellectual freedom by actively contacting library and school officials where materials or procedures have been challenged, offering the assistance of the ILA membership. Raises awareness and provides continuing education activities. Selects the Intellectual Freedom Award winner. Provides leadership and assistance in access and privacy for electronic information.

The Intellectual Freedom Committee chair(s) serve(s) ex officio on ILA's Public Policy Committee.