Intellectual+Freedom+and+Copyright

= **Intellectual Freedom** =

According to the the American Library Association, [|(ALA)] intellectual freedom is,
=="Intellectual freedom can exist only where two essential conditions are met: first, that all individuals have the right to hold any belief on any subject and to convey their ideas in any form they deem appropriate, and second, that society makes an equal commitment to the right of unrestricted access to information and ideas regardless of the communication medium used, the content of work, and the viewpoints of both the author and the receiver of information."==

== "The Texas Library Association holds that the freedom to read is a corollary of the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press. Freedom of choice in selecting materials is a necessary safeguard to the freedom to read, and shall be protected against extra-legal, irresponsible attempts by self-appointed censors to abridge it. The Association believes that citizens shall have the right of free inquiry and the equally important right of forming their own opinions, and that it is of the utmost importance to the continued existence of democracy that freedom of the press in all forms of public communication be defended and preserved. The Texas Library Association subscribes in full to the principles set forth in the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS of the American Library Association, Freedom to Read Statement, and interpretative statements adopted thereto." ==

** This information is from the Texas Library Association's [|(TLA)] website. **
=**Our library supports the intellectual freedom of all individuals and believes in access to information.**=

=**Copyright**=

= Copyright Information Video: =

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==As this video helps to explain, Copyright is the balance between the rights of the users and owners of intellectual property. Intellectual property are things that are created. Copyright protects rights, but it also helps to promote creativity as well. It is important to remember not to use others' work without giving them credit. For example this video was created by MediaEdLab and was posted on You Tube for others to enjoy.==

=== **This wiki link is a great place to visit to find out more about copyright.** ===