Document (#16244)

Author

Choldin, M.T.

Title

Beginning a conversation on access to information and freedom of expression

Source

IFLA journal. 22(1996) no.4, S.280-284

Year

1996

Abstract

Presents the assumptions that underlie access to information and freedom of expression: librarians and information professionals and members of national and international associations are committed to the fundamental principle of access to information and freedom of expression; every country has problems with access to information and freedom of expression; people within a country know their own situation better than anyone else and are therefore in the best position to suggest strategies and solutions for improving access and achieving freedom of expression in their own country; there is a universal human need for freedom of expression, and this urge is a strong as the urge to censor. Concludes with 4 areas in which IFLA can play a part

Footnote

Paper presented at the 62nd IFLA General Conference, Peking, 25-31 Aug 96

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