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American
Library Association Library Bill of Rights
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The XYZ Public Library subscribes to the American Library Association
Bill of Rights which says:
American Library Association Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are
forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies
should guide their services:
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Books and other library
resources should be provided for the interest, information,
and enlightenment of all people of the community the library
serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin,
background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
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Libraries should provide
materials and information presenting all points of view on current
and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or
removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. |
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Libraries should challenge
censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide
information and enlightenment. |
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Libraries should cooperate
with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment
of free expression and free access to ideas. |
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A person’s right
to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of
origin, age, background, or views. |
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Libraries which make
exhibit space and meeting rooms available to the public they
serve should make such facilities available on an equitable
basis, regardless of the beliefs or affirmations of individuals
or groups requesting their use. |
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