Position+Statements

[|First Amendment] I love that I have chosen so noble a profession that I can tout the First Amendment as my number one guiding principle. When you get right down to it, we are here to support and defend the United States Constitution through dissemination of information and enabling the freedom to read. Can't get any better than that!

[|ALA Bill of Rights] This should be the guiding force for all libraries everywhere. Even in a school environment, in which censorship is a tricky issue, we can always return to the basics for support in our decisions and daily work.

[|In Loco Parentis] Face it, we're with students sometimes for longer each day than they are with their parents. I take that responsibility to heart. I believe we can guide, encourage, and discipline students because of this relationship. Not only does it apply to behavioral or personal attitudes, but to the ethical use of information and technology.