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History of the Code of Ethics


“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” — The First Amendment

“Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.” — The ALA Library Bill of Rights

“We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.” — ALA Code of Ethics



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