Wyoming Library Association Intellectual Freedom Statement
The Wyoming Library Association supports the principles of open, free, and
unrestricted access to information and ideas, regardless of the format in
which they appear.
The Association recognizes the concerns resulting from providing access to
the Internet in a library setting.
The Association recognizes that the Internet provides valuable information
that allows a library to fulfill one of its primary missions.
The Association recognizes that filters may restrict access to certain
kinds of information, and this restriction may raise ethical and legal
concerns.
The Association respects the rights of parents and legal guardians and
encourages them to select those library resources and services they deem
suitable for their own children.
The Association opposes attempts by federal and state governments to
mandate the use of Internet filters. Decisions regarding the use of the
Internet in libraries are the responsibility of locally authorized
policy-making entities.
Adopted October 1999, by the WLA.