Presentation about Intellectual Freedom Presentation given to Dr. Jordan's Collection Development Class December 7th 2009 @ UNCC

1. Intellectual Freedom Melinda M. Livas Information Fluency Librarian Everett Library Queens University of Charlotte

5. First Amendment U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The right to know, receive, not receive and access information. ( U.S. Constitution Online)

6. Fourth Amendment U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Guards against unreasonable searchers and seizures “ The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The right to privacy. ( U.S. Constitution Online)

14. Banned by the Numbers 1990-2000 Number of Challenges Reason for Challenge Up since 1999 1607 Sexually explicit 161 1427 Offensive language 165 1256 Unsuited to Age group 89 842 Satanism 69 737 Violent content 107 515 Homosexuality Content 18 419 Promoting a religious viewpoint 22 267 Racism 22