Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC)

Charge

To recommend such steps as may be necessary to safeguard the rights of library users, libraries, and librarians, in accordance with the first amendment to the United States Constitution and the Library Bill of Rights as adopted by the ALA Council. To work closely with the Office for Intellectual Freedom and with other units and officers of the association in matters touching intellectual freedom and censorship.

Roster

Helen Ruth Adams (Chair, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018)
Helen Ruth Adams (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Hannah Buckland (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Emily Elizabeth Clasper (Member, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Mr. Peter D. Coyl (Member, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
M. Teresa Doherty (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Dr. Clem Guthro (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Mr. Eldon Ray James (Member, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Johana Orellana (Member, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Jo Rolfe (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Ms. Sarah Thornbery (Member, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Ms. Keila Zayas-Ruiz (Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Arlene McFarlin Weismantel (RUSA Representative, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018)
Ms. Melissa Butler (Intern, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Nicolle Eileen Ingui Davies (Public Awareness Representative, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018)
Mr. Paul Flagg (Intern, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Andrew J. Harant (Professional Ethics Representative, June 30, 2017, to July 1, 2018)
Michael S. Babinec (ALCTS Liaison, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Ms. Betsy Boyce Brainerd (ALSC Liaison, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018)
Bruce Stewart Farrar (ALSC Liaison, July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Ms. Meg Finney (AASL Liaison, July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Cindy Gibbon (PLA Liaison, August 5, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Brenda C. Hough (ASCLA Liaison, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Brenda C. Hough (ASCLA Liaison, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
John H. Pollitz (ACRL Liaison, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019)
Cynthia M. Robinson (IFRT Liaison, July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Michael C. Robinson (LITA Liaison, July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Hilda K. Weisburg (AASL Liaison, July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2019)
Mary Elizabeth Wendt (YALSA Liaison, July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018)
Ms. Patricia M. Wong (ALA Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018)
Deborah Caldwell-Stone (Staff Liaison, April 12, 2009, to January 1, 2020)
Eleanor Diaz (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2016, to January 1, 2020)
James LaRue (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2020)
Kristin Pekoll (Staff Liaison, January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2020)

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Resources

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Composition

The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) consists of a 11 members who are appointed by the Council Committee on Committees, in cooperation with the ALA president-elect.  Members serve 2-year terms and are led by the chair.

Subcommittees & Task Forces

IFC Privacy subcommittee monitors ongoing privacy developments in technology (in cooperation with LITA), politics and legislation (in cooperation with COL), and social trends; to identify needs and resources for librarians and library users; to propose action to IFC on resolutions, policies, and guidelines as well as on educational, informational, promotional and other projects; and to collaborate with other organizations (e.g., LITA and COL).

Upcoming Meetings

The Intellectual Freedom Committee conducts six meetings during ALA Annual Conference.  Midwinter schedule: TBD.  Annual Conference schedule: Session I: Friday, 8:00 to 10:00 AM; Session II: Friday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Session III: Saturday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Session IV: Saturday, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM; Session V: Monday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Session VI, 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

The IFC Privacy subcommittee usually meets on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 PM during  Midwinter and Annual Conference.

All IFC meetings are open to all members of ALA.