Embodiment, Endorsement, and Policy: Considerations for Intellectual Freedom in the Library.

This article discusses the increase in challenges to materials in public schools and libraries in the United States, particularly in response to library programs and speakers with controversial views. It explores the complexities of including materials in library collections and the role of policies in translating values into actions. The controversy surrounding the interpretation of the ALA's meeting room policy is also discussed, as well as the concepts of endorsement and sponsorship in libraries. The article touches on the issue of platforming and the debates surrounding giving a platform to controversial viewpoints. It highlights the need for clear policies in libraries regarding displays, exhibits, and meeting rooms, and the importance of distinguishing between endorsement and sponsorship. The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of library policies in putting values into action and maintaining the unique role of libraries in serving individual information needs. [Extracted from the article]