Intellectual Freedom Scholarship
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Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winner:
Matthew from Lake Nona High School Download to read his essay:
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Upon learning of his winning, Matthew sent the following message:
Good afternoon! Thank you for recognizing me and selecting my essay for the Intellectual Freedom Scholarship award. During my first semester at Louisiana State University, where I major in civil engineering, I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in my classes, getting to know my professors and classmates, and the overall college experience.
I have met many new people, learned about Louisiana food and culture, and taken advantage of various college life experiences, with football game night in Death Valley being one of my favorites. When I am not in class or studying, I participate in several academic and passion-driven clubs. I am a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Additionally, I have found a church home at "The Chapel," which has allowed me to grow my faith and open my eyes to new paths through a college ministry called The Refuge. I am also involved in my school's Army ROTC program, where I have learned about the Army's core values of leadership and the importance of working as part of a true team.
Through my engagement in my studies, new clubs, and spending time with friends from around the United States, I have found a new home at LSU and am proud to be a Bayou Bengal!
Good afternoon! Thank you for recognizing me and selecting my essay for the Intellectual Freedom Scholarship award. During my first semester at Louisiana State University, where I major in civil engineering, I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in my classes, getting to know my professors and classmates, and the overall college experience.
I have met many new people, learned about Louisiana food and culture, and taken advantage of various college life experiences, with football game night in Death Valley being one of my favorites. When I am not in class or studying, I participate in several academic and passion-driven clubs. I am a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Additionally, I have found a church home at "The Chapel," which has allowed me to grow my faith and open my eyes to new paths through a college ministry called The Refuge. I am also involved in my school's Army ROTC program, where I have learned about the Army's core values of leadership and the importance of working as part of a true team.
Through my engagement in my studies, new clubs, and spending time with friends from around the United States, I have found a new home at LSU and am proud to be a Bayou Bengal!
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Intellectual freedom scholarship essay by Maria O'Brien
Intellectual Freedom Principles:
"The principles of intellectual freedom--the idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideas—are hallmarks of the library and education professions. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school library, public library, or classroom." Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
One of the most important areas of concern to school librarians is intellectual freedom. We believe that it is the right of every student to search for and receive information. School libraries provide access to all students without restrictions. Together with the American Library Association, we uphold the tenets of intellectual freedom.
The Freedom to Read Act affirms our position that "all libraries are forums for information and ideas."
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/if
"The principles of intellectual freedom--the idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideas—are hallmarks of the library and education professions. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school library, public library, or classroom." Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
One of the most important areas of concern to school librarians is intellectual freedom. We believe that it is the right of every student to search for and receive information. School libraries provide access to all students without restrictions. Together with the American Library Association, we uphold the tenets of intellectual freedom.
The Freedom to Read Act affirms our position that "all libraries are forums for information and ideas."
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/if
ALA Library Bill of Rights
FAME supports and endorses the ALA Library Bill of Rights, viewing all libraries as forums for information and ideas, and follows ALA policies to guide our services and collections. FAME works with ALA to report any challenges or bans on books or materials in Florida's school libraries. If your school or district experiences a challenge on library materials, please notify the Intellectual Freedom chair, Maggie Josephsen. You may also find resources to aid you at the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom site and AASL's Intellectual Freedom site.
FAME supports and endorses the ALA Library Bill of Rights, viewing all libraries as forums for information and ideas, and follows ALA policies to guide our services and collections. FAME works with ALA to report any challenges or bans on books or materials in Florida's school libraries. If your school or district experiences a challenge on library materials, please notify the Intellectual Freedom chair, Maggie Josephsen. You may also find resources to aid you at the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom site and AASL's Intellectual Freedom site.
Contact the Intellectual Freedom Committee here: [email protected]