SRRT Resolutions 1975: Editorial Independence of American Libraries
Text of 1975 Resolution in which the Intellectual Freedom Round Table Executive Committee and Social Responsibilities Round Table Action Council urge the formulation of a clear and unequivocal editorial policy which guarantees to the editor of American Libraries independence in gathering and reporting news and opinions.
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Editorial Independence of American Libraries
Adopted at 1975 Midwinter Meeting
WHEREAS, The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app prides itself on its support of intellectual freedom and the principles expounded by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; and
WHEREAS, American Libraries is the official journal of the ; and
WHEREAS, Recent questions have arisen regarding the freedom of the editorial staff of American Libraries to gather and report news of major library issues; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Intellectual Freedom Round Table Executive Committee and Social Responsibilities Round Table Action Council urge the formulation of a clear and unequivocal editorial policy which guarantees to the editor of American Libraries independence in gathering and reporting news and opinions.
