University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

ARLIS/NA Executive Board, Officers, and Executive Director Publications (Born Digital Records)

Born digital records from ARLIS/NA Executive Board, Officers, and Executive Director Publications include the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) Executive Board tribute to Wolfgang Freitag (2012) and advocacy statement regarding Anti-Black Racism and Violence (2020) as published on the ARLIS/NA Web site and annual messages from ARLIS/NA presidents concerning the state of the Society.

This collection is managed by the American Library Association Archives and does not feature precise descriptive information for each item. Discover its contents by browsing the folders and files. For more information, contact an archivist at ala-archives@library.illinois.edu.