OLA Intellectual Freedom Staff Training Resources

Staff training resources for school library staff

 

This page includes webinars, roll playing scenarios, and other intellectual freedom resources for library staff. 

Role playing scenarios and training tips

Webinar: Angry and Alarmed, Embracing the Concerned Parent (1 hour)

From ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom. Acclaimed writers, educators, and librarians, Pat Scales and James LaRue will talk about those difficult conversations with parents who are concerned, upset, and trying to protect their children. They will share insights to guide the response from defensive to embracing, empathetic, and educational. 2017.

School Library Intellectual Freedom Resources

Books

Adams, H. R. (2013). Protecting Intellectual Freedom and Privacy in Your School Library. ABC-CLIO.
Fletcher-Spear, K., & Tyler, K. (2014).
Intellectual Freedom for Teens: A Practical Guide for Young Adult & School Librarians. American Library Association.

Scales, P. R. (2015). Books Under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children's Books. ALA Editions.
Scales, P. R. (2015).
Scales on Censorship: Real Life Lessons from School Library Journal. Rowman & Littlefield.

Contact us!

Do you know of resources which should be added to this guide?  Contact the OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee at www.olaweb.org/contact-ifc