ITEM NUMBER: 4.37
CHAPTER 4: Library
Statements
CODE: Policy
COMPUTER ID: LS-ST-8
Title: Governmental Intimidation Policy
Effective Date: 11-24-86
Authorized By: Library Board of Trustees
Date of Last Review: 7-2013
The American Library Association opposes any use of governmental prerogatives that lead
to the intimidation of individuals or groups and discourages them from exercising the right
of free expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment
to the U.S. Constitution. ALA
encourages resistance to such abuse of governmental power and supports those against
whom such governmental power has been employed.
Adopted February 2, 1973, by the ALA Council; amended July 1, 1981; June 30, 2004.
(ISBN 8389-5241-9)
CHAPTER 4: Library
Statements
CODE: Policy
COMPUTER ID: LS-ST-8
Title: Governmental Intimidation Policy
Effective Date: 11-24-86
Authorized By: Library Board of Trustees
Date of Last Review: 7-2013
The American Library Association opposes any use of governmental prerogatives that lead
to the intimidation of individuals or groups and discourages them from exercising the right
of free expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment
to the U.S. Constitution. ALA
encourages resistance to such abuse of governmental power and supports those against
whom such governmental power has been employed.
Adopted February 2, 1973, by the ALA Council; amended July 1, 1981; June 30, 2004.
(ISBN 8389-5241-9)