Intellectual Freedom Conference Programs, Meetings, and Events

2013 ALA Annual Conference - Chicago, IL

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees meeting

5:00–6:30 p.m. 
Freedom to Read Foundation Member Reception
Mingle with FTRF members, trustees, and staff, and meet the new Conable Conference Scholarship recipient

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

8:30–10:00 a.m.
Intellectual Freedom Committee II

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
"Ethics Matters: Ethical Decision-Making for Librarians and Information Professionals"
Pre-conference sponsored by the Committee on Professional Ethics

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.  

Intellectual Freedom Committee II

12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Intellectual Freedom 101”
At this one-hour fast-paced session you will meet some of the leaders of the various intellectual freedom groups, get all the details on the IF programs planned for this conference and upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved in the intellectual freedom workings of the Association.

1:30–2:30 p.m. 

Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) I

1:30–2:30 p.m. 

Committee on Professional Ethics
 

7:30–10:00 p.m.  

Intellectual Freedom Round Table 40th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago Cultural Center

 

 

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

8:30–10:00 a.m.
 
IFRT Program
 
10:30–11:30 a.m. 

Intellectual Freedom Committee III

1:00–2:30 p.m. 

Intellectual Freedom Committee IV

3:00–4:00 p.m.

"Is Intellectual Freedom Relavent Today?"
ACRL IFC program

 

6:00–8:00 p.m.  

LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund "Reception for a Cause"

 

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

8:30–10:00 a.m.
Intellectual Freedom Committee/Committee on Legislation joint meeting

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Screening: Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder

10:30–11:30 a.m.
IFC Privacy Subcommittee

1:00–2:30 p.m. 
Committee on Professional Ethics program

1:00–2:30 p.m. 
LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund board meeting

3:00–4:00 p.m. 

Intellectual Freedom Issues Briefing Session
The issues briefing session of the Intellectual Freedom Committee and Freedom to Read Foundation explores hot issues.
 
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Merritt Fund "Reception for a Cause”, Hilton - 14-340

 

MONDAY, JULY 1

8:30–10:00 a.m.
Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) II

8:30–10:00 a.m.
Committee on Professional Ethics II

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Program
Co-sponsored by the Office for Intellectual Freedom and the ALA Washington Office

1:00–2:30 p.m.
"Book on Fire"
Co-sponsored by the Intellectual Freedom Committee and the Association of American Publishers

3:00–4:00 p.m.
Intellectual Freedom Committee V

4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Intellectual Freedom Committee VI