ABLE 11: Basic Reference Sources
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of basic reference sources. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to:
Library Basics
ABLE 9: The Reference Interview
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of the reference interview. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to: The value of Reference Methods to make a patron feel comfortable Techniques for discovering the patron’s real information need Steps to check for patron satisfaction
ALA Privacy
The American Library Association provides an overview of privacy and confidentiality in library service. Resources and tools include: Privacy Toolkit ALA Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality ALA Library Privacy Guidelines for the Digital Environment
Colorado Association of Libraries Intellectual Freedom Committee
The CAL Intellectual Freedom Committee serves to educate the Colorado library community about intellectual freedom principles and issues through programs, lectures, and publications. Interested in learning more? Join the CAL IFC!
Intellectual Freedom Blog
The Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association maintains an Intellectual Freedom Blog to educate library staff on intellectual freedom principles.
ALA Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association provides an overview of the Library Bill of Rights which embodies the basic policies that guide library service.
ALA Intellectual Freedom: Issues and Resources
The American Library Association provides a wealth of information and resources related to intellectual freedom.
Colorado Library Law
The Colorado Library Law provides a legal framework for library operations and responsibilities.
ABLE 12: Ethics and Public Service
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of the core principles of library service related to ethics and public service. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to: Professional ethics Equal access for all Intellectual freedom and censorship Privacy and confidentiality The importance of policy and procedure Intellectual … Read more
ALA Code of Ethics
The American Library Association provides an overview of the Code of Ethics that translated the values of librarianship into principles to guide service.
ALA Core Values of Librarianship
The American Library Association provides an overview of the core values that define and inform librarianship