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inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/attendance-at-council-meetings" title="Other Information" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/16548">Attendance at Council Meetings</a> </li> <li class="restricted locked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <div class="access-wrapper"> <span class="access mr-2"> <span class="sr-only">Locked</span> </span> <a href="/aboutala/ala-governance-meetings" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17462">Meeting Calendar</a> </div> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/resolution_guidelines" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/16549">Resolution Guidelines</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/council_agendas" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15861">Agendas</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded restricted locked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <div class="access-wrapper"> <span class="access mr-2"> <span class="sr-only">Locked</span> </span> <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17186">Council Documents</a> </div> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="https://www.ala.org/virtual-llx-and-annual-conference-council-meetings" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">2025</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/virtual-llx-and-annual-conference-council-meetings-0" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">2024</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/virtual-llx-and-annual-conference-council-meetings" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">2023</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="https://www.ala.org/aboutala/virtual-and-annual-conference-council-meetings" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">2022</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="http://www.ala.org/aboutala/annual-and-midwinter-2021" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">2021</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/virtual-and-midwinter-2020" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14397">2020</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/midwinter-and-annual-2019" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13735">2019</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2018" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13090">2018</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2017" title="Council Documents Midwinter and Annual Conference 2017" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13089">2017</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2016" title="Council Documents Midwinter and Annual Conference 2016" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13088">2016</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2015" title="Council Documents Midwinter and Annual Conference 2015" 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border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2012" title="Council Documents Annual/Midwinter 2012" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13084">2012</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2011" title="Council Documents Annual/Midwinter 2011" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13083">2011</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/council/documents/2010" title="Council Documents Annual/Midwinter 2010" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter 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href="/aboutala/governance/handbook" title="Handbook of organization" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12863">Handbook of Organization</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/legalguidelines" title="Legal guidelines for ALA" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14105">Legal Guidelines</a> </li> <li class="restricted locked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <div class="access-wrapper"> <span class="access mr-2"> <span class="sr-only">Locked</span> </span> <a href="/aboutala/ala-governance-meetings" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17462">Meeting Schedule</a> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded active unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: true }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/offices/home" class="active max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17266">ALA Offices</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/offices/cro" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17591">Chapter Relations Office (CRO)</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/offices/cmo" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17074">Communications & Marketing Office (CMO)</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/offices/conference" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17596">Conference Services</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/offices/hr" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17590">Human Resources</a> </li> <li class="unlocked 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relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/communicate" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15655">Membership Resources</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/communicate/alaconnect" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15654">ALA Connect</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="http://www.ala.org/news/connect-with-us" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">ALA Social Media Channels</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/american-libraries-direct-al-direct" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8573">American Libraries Direct (AL Direct)</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/mcoms" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8560">Member Communities</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/mcoms/assemblies" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8558">Assemblies</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/lbc" title="Changing the world, one community at a time" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8579">Librarians Build Communities</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > 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class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/contactus/orgchart" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15584">ALA Organizational Chart</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/ala-staff-directory" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/16727">ALA Staff Directory</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/contactus/alaholidayhours/alasholidayhours" class="max-w-[90%] 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inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8291">ALA Logos & Guidelines for Use</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/contactus/workatala" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14392">Work at ALA (Jobs & Internships)</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/give-ala-development-office" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17576">Give to ALA</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative 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inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="http://www.ala.org/plannedgiving/tax-id-information" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block">Tax ID Information</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/plannedgiving/glossary-planned-giving-terms" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8592">Glossary of Planned Giving Terms</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/ala-and-freewill" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14842">FreeWill</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/plannedgiving/ala-legacy-society" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14041">About the ALA Legacy Society</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/plannedgiving/honor" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14557">Legacy Society Honor Roll of Donors</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative 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py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14834">Downloadable Planned Giving Brochures</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/plannedgiving/planned-giving-online-interest-form" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/19629">Planned Giving Online Interest Form</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/donate/gift" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13989">Gifts of Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 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class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/charter-1879-revised-1942" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8537">Charter of 1879</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/history/details-ala-history" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7636">Details of ALA History</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/history/past-ala-treasurers" title="Past ALA Treasurers" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15395">Past ALA Treasurers</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/history/past-executive-directors" title="Past Executive Directors" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14590">Past Executive Directors</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/history/past" title="Past Presidents" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17471">Past Presidents</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/missionpriorities" title="Mission, motto, and priorities" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8189">Mission & Priorities</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/missionpriorities/keyactionareas" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12166">Key Action Areas</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/collaborations" title="" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8557">Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/chapters" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17588">Chapters</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/chapters/state/stateregional" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/16471">State and Regional Chapters</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/chapters/student/studentchapters1" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17568">Student Chapters</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/chaptercouncilor" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17574">Chapter Councilors</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8555">Related Groups & Organizations</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/alaapa/alaalliedprofessional" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8540">ALA-APA</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/freedomtoreadfoundation" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15175">Freedom to Read Foundation</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">About FTRF</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">FTRF News</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">FTRF Roll of Honor Award</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">Join FTRF</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">FTRF Board of Directors</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">FTRF Bylaws</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">Time Line</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">1969-1979</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">1980-1989</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="<front>">1990-1999</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/merrittfund/merritthumanitarian" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17434">Merritt Humanitarian Fund</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/merrittfund/merritthumanitarianapplication" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/14668">Merritt Humanitarian Fund Application</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/sisterlibraries" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12627">Sister Libraries</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/sisresources/resources" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8567">Resources</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/espanol/espanol" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8613">Español</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/suggestedact/suggestedactivities" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8569">Suggested Activities</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/gettingstarted/gettingstarted" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8553">Getting Started</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/howtofindasister/howfindsister" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8614">How to Find a Sister Library</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/successstories/successstories" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8568">Success Stories</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/waystopartic/waysparticipate" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8625">Ways to Participate</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/sisterlibraries/tips/whybecomeasister/whybecomesister" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8572">Why Become a Sister Library?</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/affiliates" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/60385">Affiliates</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual" title="Policies of ALA" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17323">Policy Manual</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/tableofcontents" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13434">Policy Manual Table of Contents</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/1mission" title="Mission, vision, goals, values" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15416">A.1 Mission, Priority Areas, Goals</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/2membership" title="Membership" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12709">A.2 Membership</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/3trustees" title="Trustees" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12710">A.3 Trustees</a> </li> <li class="has-child expanded unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/governing-structure" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15185">A.4 Governing Structure</a> <span class="below" @click="show = !show"></span> <ul x-show="show" class="sidebar-nav list-style-none pl-0 ml-0 lg:max-w-[340px] w-full" > <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/operatingagreement" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12711">A.4.3.4.1 Operating Agreement</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/4elections" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7891">A.5 Elections, Appointments and Attendant Responsibilities</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/8finances" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12712">A.6 Finances</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/7conferences" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12713">A.7 Conferences and Meetings</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/10hqandpubs" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7414">A.8 ALA Publications</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/9awards" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12714">A.9 Awards</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section1/9otherorgs" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7413">A.10 Relationships to Other Organizations</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/40corevalues" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7924">B.1 Core Values, Ethics, and Core CompetencIes</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/53intellfreedom" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/15660">B.2 Intellectual Freedom</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/3diversity" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12715">B.3 Diversity</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/50natinfosvc" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7421">B.4 Equity and Access</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/51fedlegislative" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12716">B.5 Libraries and the Public Good</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/intl-rels" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/12717">B.6 International Relations</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/56libeduc" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7449">B.7 Library Education</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/52libsvcsandrespon" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13839">B.8 Services and Responsibilities of Libraries</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/54libpersonnel" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/13061">B.9 Library Personnel Practices</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/57research" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 inline-block" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/8160">B.10 Research and Statistics</a> </li> <li class="unlocked relative inline-block items-center pl-0 w-full border-b border-gray-200" x-data="{ show: false }" :class="{ 'active': show }" > <a href="/aboutala/governance/policymanual/updatedpolicymanual/section2/59pubrelations" class="max-w-[90%] font-bitter text-base text-black no-underline py-5 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charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the <a href="http://advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill">Library Bill of Rights</a>, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. The goal of the office is to educate librarians and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Support</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>OIF provides <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport"><strong>confidential support</strong></a> to anyone addressing a challenge to materials, programming, policy, or services. Our <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/report"><strong>challenge report form</strong></a><strong> </strong>allows you to report censorship and request assistance with the challenge. Alternatively, you can send email to <a href="mailto:oif@ala.org?subject=Challenge%20Support%20Request">oif@ala.org</a> or call 312-280-4221 to request assistance.</p> <p>Our free <a href="http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif/consulting"><strong>consulting services</strong></a><strong> </strong>help you prepare for censorship and implement vital intellectual freedom best practices within your library or school. We create and edit policies, strategize plans for working with communities and families, and provide workshops and programs about the First Amendment, privacy laws, internet filtering, and intellectual freedom.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Training</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Subject matter experts from the Office for Intellectual Freedom are available to speak at workshops and professional development sessions on topics such as collection development, professional ethics, and law and policy concerning intellectual freedom, censorship, privacy, internet filtering, the First Amendment and more. </p> <p>We create webinars designed to educate librarians and the public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in libraries, often focusing on single topics, such as collection development, book challenges, or meeting rooms.. Our webinars are recorded. After the live event, many of the recordings are accessible at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/oiftube"><strong>OIF YouTube channel</strong></a> or available through ALA E-learning.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--body-text-w-image paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-9 lg:my-[3.125rem] px-[1.25rem] xl:px-0"> <div class="flex flex-col"> <h2>Lawyers for Libraries & Law for Librarians</h2> <div class="font-urw text-[1.063rem] lg:text-lg float-left text-formatted"> <img src=https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/styles/body_text_w_image/public/2024-05/L4L-logo-combined-horizontal.png?itok=bX9LhCX6 alt="Logo that reads: L4L Lawyers for Libraries & Law for Librarians" width=2550 height=675 class="float-right ml-5 md:ml-10 max-w-full lg:max-w-[437px] max-h-[316px] w-auto m-auto mb-5 md:mb-10" /> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>ALA OIF is excited to relaunch the <strong>Lawyers for Libraries</strong> and <strong>Law for Librarians</strong> (L4L) programs.</p> <p>As libraries contend with the unprecedented rise in censorship attempts and attacks on intellectual freedom through adverse legislation, ALA OIF seeks to provide additional support and resources by expanding upon its legal initiatives, to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to counter groups organizing censorship efforts.</p> <p>Using the legal basis of intellectual freedom principles, the L4L programs provide training for both legal professionals and library professionals so they will have the expertise necessary for deflecting censorship challenges. The first stage of both programs will be to develop a cadre of trainers (Train-the-Trainer) who will then be empowered to facilitate regional trainings. Trainers and participants will be supported and engaged via an online community and learning hub.</p> <p>The first cohort of Law for Librarians trainers is meeting for a weekend of training Summer of 2024 to begin their two-year commitment to training and supporting librarians and library workers in their region. The group consists of both school and public librarians, and they will work together with local, state, and regional colleagues.</p> <p>The content shared in the Law for Librarians program is informational and not legal advice. Members of this cohort are not attorneys and will not be sharing legal advice when they provide trainings.</p> <p>If you have questions about scheduling a training session with a Law for Librarians representative from your state or a training with another topic, please email <a href="mailto:oif@ala.org">oif@ala.org</a>.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]"></h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--body-text-w-image paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-9 lg:my-[3.125rem] px-[1.25rem] xl:px-0"> <div class="flex flex-col"> <h2>State Intellectual Freedom Helpline Grants</h2> <div class="font-urw text-[1.063rem] lg:text-lg float-left text-formatted"> <img src=https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/styles/body_text_w_image/public/2024-05/intellectual-freedom-helpline-logo-COLOR.jpeg?itok=Dge9A4sC alt="Logo for the Intellectual Freedom Helpline" width=2550 height=900 class="float-right ml-5 md:ml-10 max-w-full lg:max-w-[437px] max-h-[316px] w-auto m-auto mb-5 md:mb-10" /> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p><strong>DATE POSTED:</strong> April 3, 2024</p> <p>State library and school library association chapters and state library agencies are encouraged to apply to receive a $10,000 grant to establish or bolster a statewide Intellectual Freedom Helpline. The online application is available <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcKQHCDGgRCyg3fnD1UAvHzx5Z1tDq8jkKlIgneIGp5VqBzg/viewform">here</a>.</p> <p>If you have questions about the project or the application, contact the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom at 312-280-4221, or <a href="mailto:oif@ala.org">oif@ala.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE:</strong> 11:59pm Eastern, July 14, 2024</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="accordion breakout pt-12 lg:py-20"> <div class="accordion__content px-5 lg:px-0 mx-auto"> <div class="accordion__items border-t"> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-79266" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-79266"> I. Project Overview </button> </h3> <div id="accordion-item-79266" class="accordion-item__body hidden pb-9 text-base lg:text-xl" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-trigger-79266"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA OIF) is seeking state library associations or agencies wishing to either establish an Intellectual Freedom Helpline (IFH) in their state or expand upon the organization’s existing efforts to support librarians and educators addressing censorship in their institutions. The proposed initiative could be led by a state or school library association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee or similar working group.</p> <p>The goal of this project is to establish a state IFH to operate a confidential reporting system that will help connect those experiencing censorship attempts with professional support, in-state peers, and referral to ALA OIF as appropriate. They will also document reported censorship attempts and share data with ALA OIF for inclusion in ALA’s database of confidential reports documenting censorship attempts nationwide.</p> <p><strong>What is an Intellectual Freedom Helpline?</strong></p> <p>A support network that librarians and educators in your state can turn to for guidance when they’re experiencing attempts to censor materials or services. An IFH is run by trained volunteers who will follow a protocol you establish with guidance from ALA OIF, utilizing a toolkit created and vetted by individuals who have operated Helplines elsewhere. An IFH connects people with the peer support and resources they need to successfully defend their community members’ freedom to read and to stay safe as they do this important work.</p> <p><strong>Convening</strong></p> <p>In addition to operational funding, grant recipients will be able to send IFH volunteer leaders to an in-person training led by ALA OIF staff and subject matter experts during a national convening. The convening of project leaders from the 10 states selected will take place with ALA staff in Chicago, IL, in October (date TBD). Travel expenses and lodging will be covered or reimbursed.</p> <p><strong>Available Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Access to a dedicated ALA Connect space for IFH peer support</li> <li>IFH toolkit developed and vetted by volunteers who have run successful Helplines</li> <li>Zoom meetings and consultations with OIF staff</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements for Recipients</strong></p> <ul> <li>Establish protocol for escalating incidents to ALA OIF</li> <li>Report censorship data to ALA OIF</li> <li>Report censorship data to state library association IF Committee (if applicable)</li> <li>Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of reports received and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those receiving support</li> <li>Commitment not to provide legal advice</li> <li>Recruit and establish the initial pool of volunteers to manage the IFH and to serve as peer guides for those facing intellectual freedom challenges</li> <li>Develop resources to support the work of peer guides and a workflow for case management</li> <li>Create a system to coordinate documentation of requests received and coordinate pairing support recipients with peer guides</li> <li>Develop sustainability plan for recruitment/training of future volunteers</li> <li>Contribute lessons learned, promising practices, and resources to the shared IFH Toolkit</li> <li>Work within state school and library associations and state library agencies and in collaboration with state/regional/national school and library associations</li> <li>Submit semi-annual reports on IFH activity through the end of 2026</li> <li>Provide feedback on ALA-provided resources so support materials can be improved</li> </ul> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-79267" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-79267"> II. Award Information </button> </h3> <div id="accordion-item-79267" class="accordion-item__body hidden pb-9 text-base lg:text-xl" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-trigger-79267"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Ten associations and/or agencies will be selected to receive Intellectual Freedom Helpline grants to establish or expand a state intellectual freedom challenge support system. Award funds must be spent in support, development, and promotion of the project, but cannot be paid out to external parties to do or develop this work on behalf of the organization or agency.</p> <p>Grant recipients will receive:</p> <ul> <li>$10,000 in August, 2024, to support the development, promotion, and operation of an IF Help Network, during the initial two-year period of operation, and to establish a means to sustain the network over time</li> <li>Access to a toolkit guiding the work of an IFH and documenting successful strategies and pitfalls</li> <li>Logistical and conceptual support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom throughout a two-year period</li> </ul> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-79268" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-79268"> III. Eligibility </button> </h3> <div id="accordion-item-79268" class="accordion-item__body hidden pb-9 text-base lg:text-xl" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-trigger-79268"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>State library associations, state school library associations, ALA chapters and state library agencies in the United States are eligible to apply.</p> <p>A project leader from each selected organization and/or agency must attend an in-person convening at ALA headquarters in Chicago in October 2024 for training and coordination with ALA OIF staff.</p> <p>Recipients will be required to attend a state or regional conference to present on and promote the work of your IFH. Grant funds can be used to defray any affiliated expenses.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-79269" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-79269"> IV. Application and Submission Information </button> </h3> <div id="accordion-item-79269" class="accordion-item__body hidden pb-9 text-base lg:text-xl" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-trigger-79269"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>State library associations, school library associations, and state library agencies are encouraged to apply starting in April, 2024. A link to apply and to the application instructions can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcKQHCDGgRCyg3fnD1UAvHzx5Z1tDq8jkKlIgneIGp5VqBzg/viewform">here</a>.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item border-b"> <h3 class="accordion-item__heading text-xl lg:text-2xl my-0"> <button id="accordion-item-trigger-79270" class="accordion-item__trigger items-center m-0 text-left text-xl py-5 w-full items-center" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-79270"> V. Application Review </button> </h3> <div id="accordion-item-79270" class="accordion-item__body hidden pb-9 text-base lg:text-xl" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-trigger-79270"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Each application will be assessed by a review panel of librarians and ALA staff and evaluated based on the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Clarity and completeness of the application</li> <li>Quality of responses to application questions</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of reports received and the identities of individuals and institutions requesting support</li> <li>Capacity to conduct and maintain a state or regional IF Helpline</li> <li>Quality of marketing and outreach plans</li> <li>Demonstration of need</li> </ul> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Public Awareness</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><ul> <li><a href="http://www.ala.org/bbooks"><strong>Banned Books Week</strong></a> in the fall draws attention to the harms of censorship and the benefits of unrestricted reading.</li> <li><a href="https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/"><strong>Unite Against Book Bans</strong></a> is ALA's public-facing national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship.</li> <li>With a diverse group of librarians and writers, OIF publishes an engaging <a href="https://www.oif.ala.org/"><strong>Intellectual Freedom Blog</strong></a> with a huge selection of topics and viewpoints. Every Friday, OIF News Editors publish a free weekly compilation of news about censorship cases, and articles about privacy, internet filtering, academic freedom, and the First Amendment. Anyone can <a href="https://membership.informz.net/membership/pages/oif_ifnews_signup"><strong>subscribe to receive Intellectual Freedom News</strong></a> in their email inbox on Fridays.</li> <li>OIF releases an annual list of the <a href="http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10"><strong>Top Ten Most Challenged Books</strong></a> during National Library Week in April using its censorship database.</li> <li>We produce and market <a href="https://alastore.ala.org/search/store/ala-units/office-intellectual-freedom?search_api_fulltext="><strong>products in the ALA Store</strong></a> to create awareness of intellectual freedom and Banned Books Week<strong>.</strong></li> </ul> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Publications</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><ul> <li>We collaborate with intellectual freedom leaders to continually <a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom">provide updated resources</a> on a broad range of intellectual freedom issues, including censorship, material challenges, collection policies, privacy, internet filtering, academic freedom and equal access to information.</li> <li><a href="http://www.ala.org/offices/oif/JIFP"><strong>Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy</strong></a> (JIFP) includes substantive essays, peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, legal briefs, and opinion pieces. The $50 annual subscription allows readers to review the latest book banning incidents, court rulings, and legal controversies.</li> <li>The 10th edition of the <a href="https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/intellectual-freedom-manual-tenth-edition"><strong>Intellectual Freedom Manual</strong></a> is more than just an invaluable compendium of guiding principles and policies; it’s also an indispensable resource for day-to-day guidance on maintaining free and equal access to information for all people, including<br> <ul type="circle"> <li>34 ALA policy statements and documents, 17 new or updated for this edition, addressing patron behavior, internet use, copyright, exhibits and use of meeting spaces</li> <li>At-a-glance lists summarizing key issues such as access, challenges and censorship, access by minors to controversial materials, and advocacy</li> <li>Explanations of legal points in clear, easy-to-understand language, alongside case citations</li> <li>Numerous checklists to help readers stay organized</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Our Community</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p><a href="http://www.ala.org/groups/committees/ala/ala-if"><strong>ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee</strong></a><strong> (IFC)</strong><br>A committee of ALA’s Council responsible for safeguarding the rights of library users in accordance with the First Amendment. The IFC page includes its official charge, roster, current activities, and discussion of draft documents.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ala.org/aboutala/ifc-privacy-subcommittee">IFC Privacy Subcommittee</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.ala.org/groups/committees/ala/ala-profethic"><strong>ALA Committee on Professional Ethics</strong></a><strong> (COPE)</strong><br>A committee of ALA’s Council charged with augmenting the Code of Ethics through interpretations and guiding documents. The COPE page includes its official charge, roster with term dates, and current activities and reports.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ala.org/ifrt/"><strong>Intellectual Freedom Round Table</strong></a><strong> (IFRT)</strong><br>A grassroots membership group of more than 1,000 intellectual freedom advocates. The IFRT executive board organizes programs, events, and awards. For $15 per year, all IFRT members receive free intellectual freedom eLearning.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ftrf.org/"><strong>Freedom to Read Foundation</strong></a><strong> (FTRF)</strong><br>FTRF was established in 1969 as a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association. FTRF is a separate corporation from the American Library Association, working in close liaison with the ALA.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif/sifnet"><strong>State Intellectual Freedom Network</strong></a><strong> (SIFnet)</strong><br>OIF hosts a series of online “State of the States” virtual meetings for Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) chairs from ALA Chapters and AASL Affiliates. These meetings are an opportunity to promote communication and discuss state, local, and national intellectual freedom issues.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--50-50 !my-12"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="xl:max-w-[940px] mx-auto my-[3.75rem] xl:my-[3.125rem] px-5 xl:px-0 text-formatted"> <h2 class="mb-[1.875rem]">Contact Us</h2> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p><em>For information on libraries and the First Amendment, library policy, filtering, meeting rooms, and user privacy:</em><br><strong>Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director</strong><br>(312) 280-4221<br><a class="ck-anchor" id="mailto:dstone@ala.org" href="mailto:dstone@ala.org">dstone@ala.org</a></p> <p><em>For information on libraries and the First Amendment, 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