This course examines the historical and legal background of intellectual freedom in libraries as well as current trends and topics. The course discusses the many challenges to the concept and practice of intellectual freedom from technological to political to legal. Students learn how to articulate, promote, and defend intellectual freedom policies as a key component of professional practice in all types of library and information services.
Class Name | Intellectual Freedom for Libraries |
Host School | Rutgers University |
Class Identifier | 17:610:584 |
Credit Value | 17:610:584 |
Faculty | Nancy Kranich |
Course Tool (Online) | eCollege |
Class Description | This course examines the historical and legal background of intellectual freedom in libraries as well as current trends and topics. The course discusses the many challenges to the concept and practice of intellectual freedom from technological to political to legal. Students learn how to articulate, promote, and defend intellectual freedom policies as a key component of professional practice in all types of library and information services. |
Class Disclaimer | None |
Delivery | Asynchronous |
Start and End Date | September 2nd, 2014 - December 19th, 2014 |
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Days of Week (of class meetings, if synchronous) |
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Last Add Day | September 2nd, 2014 |
Residency Start and End Date | No Residency |