Advocacy Committees
Join one of our Committees to directly influence intellectual freedom and legislation affecting Maine libraries
Need support? Libraries may also contact us for assistance, resources, or more information. Committe chairs serve as voting members of the MLA Board. Contact info for the chairpersons is on each group's respective page.Intellectual Freedom CommitteeThe Intellectual Freedom Advocacy Group is focused on protecting Intellectual Freedom as guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association. We provide information and other assistance to libraries experiencing a challenge to library materials and help educate Maine librarians on issues of censorship and Intellectual Freedom. | Legislative CommitteeIncreases the understanding and awareness of the legislative process among members; initiates, challenges and supports legislation affecting libraries. |