OUR MISSION

Mission Statement

The Freedom to Read Statement

Mission Statement The purpose of the Gilman Library is to enrich the quality of life through nurturing the joy of reading and lifelong learning by addressing the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the community.

The Freedom to Read Statement

We support The Freedom to Read Statement, adopted June 25, 1953, by the ALA Council and the AAP Freedom to Read Committee; amended January 28, 1972; January 16, 1991; July 12, 2000; June 30, 2004.

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement

The Library Bill of Rights

The Freedom to Read Statement

The Library Bill of Rights

We support The Library Bill of Rights, adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; inclusion of “age” reaffirmed January 23, 1996.

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill