Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction. It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored.

-American Library Association, Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

-Article 19, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations

Intellectual Freedom: WSU Libraries champion intellectual freedom by supporting the right of individuals to access, explore, and express ideas without censorship, while respecting diverse viewpoints and fostering critical thinking.

-WSU Libraries' Strategic Plan 2025-2028, Vision, Mission, and Value Statement