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The resources and links presented on this website are intended to be of use for both caregivers and those who supervise or work with someone who is a caregiver. The list does not seek to be comprehensive. Those who can share additional links or materials are encouraged to contact caregiving@ala.org .
A collection of tools to help organize and catalog library materials. Includes a tool for managers and catalogers to explain the value of their work.
Every library — academic, public, and school (public, private, charter, independent, and international) — should have a comprehensive written policy that guides the selection, deselection or weeding, and reconsideration of library resources. The most valuable selection policy is current; it is reviewed and revised on a regular basis; and it is familiar to all members of a library’s staff. The policy should be approved by the library’s governing board or other policy-making body and disseminated widely for understanding by all stakeholders.
Every library — academic, public, and school (public, private, charter, independent, and international) — should have a comprehensive written policy that guides the selection, deselection or weeding, and reconsideration of library resources. The most valuable selection policy is current; it is reviewed and revised on a regular basis; and it is familiar to all members of a library’s staff. The policy should be approved by the library’s governing board or other policy-making body and disseminated widely for understanding by all stakeholders.
Created by the ALSC Education Committee, 1989. Revised by the ALSC Education Committee: 1999, 2009, 2015, 2020; approved by the 2020 ALSC Board of Directors.
Identifying and resolving conflict-of-interest situations is crucial to good governance and maintaining trust in public institutions. This document is intended to provide general guidance for libraries of all types regarding common questions about conflicts of interest, and is not intended as a comprehensive list of requirements or legal advice. Library governing authorities, librarians, and other library staff should consult legal counsel for definitive guidance and for the approval of policy statements.
ALA’s core values and its commitment to upholding intellectual freedom and privacy rights guide the association’s work addressing personal privacy in the local, state, and federal legislative and policy arenas.
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The directory, available in four unique formats, provides information about library and information studies programs that are accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).