Intellectual freedom and censorship are two different sides of the same coin. You cannot have intellectual freedom if censorship is being practiced. Censorship happens at different levels according to the American Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee. Censorship could be simply an inquire as to why a certain item was purchased up to and including the removal of material from open access. How can libraries be a place where information can be deciphered and a belief …showed first 75 words of 1204 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1204 total…Freedom isn’t free 6. Keep your sense of humor 7. Remember that “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” 8. Don’t mourn, develop seminars discussing the big issue of censorship 9. Take advantage of resources 10. Contact other groups in your area which are interested in free speech; this is not just your fight. The plus one I would add is this: 11. Treat and speak to others as you want to be treated and spoken to.