Resource Guides: Trustees: First Amendment "Audits"

First Amendment Audits for Public Libraries: Prepare and Respond

Recording of First Amendment Audits for Public Libraries: Prepare and Respond
MBLC hosted webinar with KP Law on Tuesday, December 12, 2023

First Amendment Audit Checklist

Resources for Libraries on First Amendment Audits

ALA Intellectual Freedom Webinar Series: Managing First Amendment Audits and Social Media
Managing First Amendment Audits and Social Media are an ongoing challenge for public and school libraries. The webinar will share legal basics and the policies and procedures that can help libraries respond to these challenges. Staff will know how to navigate a First Amendment audit and how to manage the libraries’ social media platform, as well as how to handle social media posts that other groups share.
First Amendment Audits: How to Keep Calm and Respond
This webinar hosted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association provides an excellent overview of so-called First Amendment Audits and we recommend this to all library directors for an high level overview of the issues, legality and preparation of staff. Link has the webinar recording and slides.

Time Stamp: 33:35 discusses what to do about other customers
Time Stamp: 44:41 Q& A begins with a question about libraries
Time Stamp: 55:50 Q& A on filming minors
Reducing Risk from First Amendment Audits
from Vermont League of Cities and Towns
What is a First Amendment Audit and How do I Deal with One?
Resource from the Illinois Library Association
Keeping Calm With First Amendment Audits
from the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
Responding to First Amendment “Audits” in the Local Government Context
Local Government Law Bulletin from School of Government, UNC.
Service, Smiles, and Support: Home
from MLS:
Service, Smiles, and Support: Home
How the Experience You Provide Creates Support For the Future
De-Escalation Techniques for Real-Life Programming Scenarios
from Programming Librarian,
Auditing the First Amendment at Your Public Library

Trustees: First Amendment "Audits"

Disclaimer

First Amendment Audits for Public Libraries: Prepare and Respond

Resources for Libraries on First Amendment Audits

FAQs on First Amendment "Audits"