American Library Association Statements

Standard 2 of the Minimum Standards and Regulations for Rhode Island Public Libraries states:



The library operates according to relevant American Library Association (ALA) ethical and philosophical statements for public libraries. Relevant statements will be enumerated on the OLIS websites.

The following statements from the American Library Association are relevant to the operation of public libraries in Rhode Island:

• ALA Code of Ethics
  • ALA Policy B.1 Core Values, Ethics, and Core Competences
  • ALA Policy B.2 Intellectual Freedom
• Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries
• Freedom to Read Statement
• Freedom to View Statement
• Libraries: An American Value
• Library Bill of Rights
  • Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights
    • Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation
    • Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
    • Free Access to Libraries for Minors
    • Privacy
• Outreach to Underserved Populations
  • Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy
• YALSA's Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth: Young Adults Deserve the Best