Subject: Q&A on Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
Following is the Q&A on Access to Electronic Information, Services and
Networks. This document is not an ALA policy, but is rather meant to
offer guidance for librarians providing electronic access. As such, it
will
be revised from time to time by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee.
Any comments or questions can be addressed to the Committee at
oif@ala.org.
Please feel free to forward this document.
June 5, 1997
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks:
An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
In January of 1996, the American Library Association (ALA) approved
Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks: An
Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. ALA's Intellectual Freedom
Committee then convened to produce a sample set of questions and
answers to clarify the implications and applications of this
Interpretation.
Many of the following questions will not have a single answer. Each
library must develop policies in keeping with its mission, objectives,
and
users. Librarians must also be cognizant of local legislation and
judicial
decisions that may affect implementation of their policies. All
librarians
are professionally obligated to strive for free access to
information.
INTRODUCTION
1. What are the factors that uniquely position American
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