It is my pleasure to let you know that this year’s
Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations award will go to
the New Jersey Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee. This
was the unanimous choice of the ALA IF Coalition
Building committee
This organization was selected for a body of work
over many years that was highlighted by the assistance of Grayson
Barber, Esq. As stated in the application, “With Grayson’s guidance,
NJLA has issued many policy statements, legal memorandums
and legal briefs on some of the most important Intellectual Freedom
topics facing our members. In addition, as a member of the committee,
Grayson has also been “on call” for any library facing an intellectual
freedom challenge. She provided confidential
assistance to libraries facing many legal issues but particularly
providing guidance to libraries receiving challenges associated with
the interpretation of the
New Jersey Confidentiality of Library Records Statutes.”
The committee developed numerous statements which
were adopted by NJLA and provided to its members on subjects including
privacy, National Security Letters, confidentiality, children and
libraries and charging for library services to help
clarify and inform library staff. They also provided many papers and
programs on these subjects.
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