OIF (Office for Intellectual Freedom)

The Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is a division of the American Library Association dedicated to protecting and promoting free access to information and ideas. It works to defend intellectual freedom by addressing challenges, censorship, and restrictions on materials in libraries and schools. OIF provides guidance to librarians, educators, and communities on issues related to intellectual freedom, ensuring that individuals have the right to access diverse viewpoints and information without undue restriction. Its goal is to support open inquiry, foster democratic values, and uphold the First Amendment rights of free expression and free thought.