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Judith F. Krug
Born
Judith Fingeret Krug

March 15, 1940 (1940-03-15)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedApril 11, 2009 (2009-04-12) (aged 69)
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Resting placeShalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
42°07′54″N 87°59′54″W / 42.131633°N 87.998346°W / 42.131633; -87.998346
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJudith Fingeret
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
University of Chicago
OccupationLibrarian
Years active1962-2009
EmployerAmerican Library Association
Known forFreedom of speech proponent
Critic of censorship
Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom
Co-founder of Banned Books Week
SpouseHerbert Krug
Children2
AwardsCarl Sandburg Freedom to Read Award
Joseph W. Lippincott Award
William J. Brennan Award

Judith Fingeret Krug (March 15, 1940 – April 11, 2009) was an American librarian, supporter of freedom of speech, and prominent critic against censorship. Krug became Director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom at the American Library Association in 1967. In 1969, she joined the Freedom to Read Foundation as its Executive Director. Krug co-founded Banned Books Week in 1982.

She coordinated the effort against the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which was the first trial by the United States Congress at a form of censorship of speech on the Internet. Krug strongly opposed the notion that libraries ought to censor the material that they provide to patrons. She supported laws and policies protecting the confidentiality of library use records. When the United States Department of Justice used the authority of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 to conduct searches of what once were confidential library databases, Krug raised public outcry against this activity by the government.

In 2003, she was the leader of the initiative to challenge the constitutionality of the Children's Internet Protection Act. Her efforts led to a partial victory; the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the law was constitutional, however computers at the library could have filtering software turned off if requested to do so by an adult guardian. Krug warned that the same filters used to censor Internet pornography from children were not perfect and risked blocking educational information about social matters, sexuality, and healthcare.

Early life and family

Krug was born Judith Fingeret in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 15, 1940.[1][2] Her interest in freedom of speech was fostered from an early age.[1][3] She recalled reading a book about sex education under the covers in her bedroom with a flashlight at the age of 12.[1] Her mother found her and asked what Krug was doing.[1] When she held up the book, her mother allowed her to keep reading, and told her to turn on the light in the bedroom so she could see better and avoid damage to her eyes.[1]

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962 from the University of Pittsburgh.[4][2] She received a Master of Arts degree in library science from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago.[1][2] Her Master's thesis focused on comparing different indexing methodologies for accessing works of literature.[5] She married Herbert Krug in 1964; they had two children and five grandchildren.[2]

Library career

Office for Intellectual Freedom director

She began her library career in 1962 as a Chicago reference librarian,[6] serving in this capacity at the John Crerar Library.[7] In 1963 she became a cataloguer for the Northwestern University Dental School.[7][6] She became a research analyst for the American Library Association in 1965.[7][6] She became its director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) upon its foundation in 1967.[6][8] Krug described the role of the Office for Intellectual Freedom as protecting the right of individuals in the U.S. to have comprehensive availability of information, regardless of those who disapprove of the material itself.[3]

As director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom, Krug organized publication of a newsletter which recounted events of censorship in the U.S. and suggested ways to deal with these attempts to limit free speech.[9] She supervised publication of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom, and the events of Banned Books Week.[10] In addition to directing the Office for Intellectual Freedom, Krug gave assistance with leadership of the Intellectual Freedom Round Table, Committee on Professional Ethics, Freedom to Read Foundation, and the Intellectual Freedom Committee.[10]

In 1969 she became the first head of the Freedom to Read Foundation, a sister organization to the Office for Intellectual Freedom.[8][11][12] The Freedom To Read Foundation was formed in order to uphold the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and assist with legal defense.[13] In her capacity as director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom for the American Library Association, Krug worked to start Banned Books Week in 1982.[13][1] Krug coordinated the effort against the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which was the first trial by the United States Congress at a form of censorship of speech on the Internet.[2]

Opposition to library censorship

Judith Krug tribute at the ALA Student Chapter of the San Jose State University (2009)

Krug strongly opposed the notion that libraries ought to censor the material that they provide to patrons.[14] She supported laws and policies protecting the confidentiality of library use records.[14] When the United States Department of Justice used the authority of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 to conduct searches of what once were confidential library databases, Krug raised public outcry against this activity by the government.[2] When a Florida librarian reported to the police, shortly after the 11 September 2001 attacks, that one of the attackers had been using the Delray Beach public library (although Florida law guarantees confidentiality to library patrons), Krug criticized the action.[15] She stated she wished the librarian had adhered to Florida law, but empathized with the situation and observed the majority of individuals would likely have done the same thing.[15]

In 2003, she was the leader of the initiative to challenge the constitutionality of the Children's Internet Protection Act.[2] Her efforts led to a partial victory; the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the law was constitutional, however computers at the library could have filtering software turned off if requested to do so by an adult guardian.[2] Krug warned that the same filters used to censor Internet pornography from children were not perfect and risked blocking educational information about social matters, sexuality, and healthcare.[2] She emphasized the need to educate children about morality instead of utilizing online filters to block information from them.[2]

Krug was elected Vice-President of the Phi Beta Kappa Society in 2006.[16] She served as chair of the Board of Directors of the Center for Democracy and Technology, chair of the Media Coalition, vice-chair of the Internet Education Foundation and a member of the Advisory Board of GetNetWise.[17] Krug sat on the 2006 panel of judges for the PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award, which recognizes those who defend the First Amendment's right to freedom of expression in writing.[18] She previously served on the Board of Directors of the Fund for Free Expression, the Board of Directors of the Illinois Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Bar Association's Commission on Public Understanding About the Law, and the Advisory Council of the Illinois State Justice Commission.[19]

Death and memorial

Krug died on April 11, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois, aged 69, from stomach cancer.[20] After being afflicted with the disease for over a year, Krug died of her illness at Evanston Hospital.[20]

The Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund was founded by the American Library Association after her death, in order to ensure that Banned Books Week would remain active in the future.[12] In 2010, the eighth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual published by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association was dedicated to Krug's memory.[10]

Works

Works by Judith Krug
  • Krug, Judith F. (1964). A comparison of the uniterm, descriptor, and role-indicator methods of encoding literature for information retrieval. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago, Thesis, (M.A.). OCLC 33214992.
  • Krug, Judith F. (January 1966). "ALA Library Research Clearinghouse". ALA Bulletin. 60 (1). Database: Arts & Sciences VI: 72. ISSN 0364-4006. OCLC 4896237150.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Krug, Judith F. (December 1967). "Writing Research Proposals". ALA Bulletin. 61 (11). American Library Association; Database: Arts & Sciences VI: 1314–1318. ISSN 0364-4006. OCLC 4896242960.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1967). Pilot project to develop requirements for establishing an information system for research activities in the field of librarianship and information science. Chicago, Illinois. OCLC 229105196.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1969). Memorandum to state intellectual freedom committee chairmen : the Evergreen review controversy at the Los Angeles Public Library. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association; Office for Intellectual Freedom. OCLC 82265476. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1970). The challenges of intellectual freedom and censorship. Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Library Association. OCLC 58876562. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (November 1972). "Intellectual Freedom - The Struggle Continues". NJEA Review. 46 (3). Database: ERIC; United States Department of Education: 16–17. OCLC 425700201.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Krug, Judith F. (September 1972). "Growing Pains: Intellectual Freedom and the Child". The English Journal. 61 (6). Database: Arts & Sciences IV: 805–813. ISSN 0013-8274. OCLC 4894501430.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1973). "Intellectual Freedom and the Rights of Children". School Media Quarterly. 1 (2). Database: ERIC; United States Department of Education: 132–135. OCLC 425680497.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1974). The Curse of Interesting Times. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association; Database: ERIC; United States Department of Education. OCLC 424733428.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1979). "Chelsea Case Decided: Judge Reverses Censorship of School Library". School Media Quarterly. 7 (2). Database: ERIC; United States Department of Education: 115–18, 123. OCLC 425808810.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1981). "Speech: the 1st Freedom: Locked Books, Locked Minds". Update on Law-Related Education. 5 (1). ERIC; United States Department of Education: 28–33. OCLC 425884329.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1989). Libraries and intellectual freedom. Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina State Library; South Carolina Educational Television Network; (VHS video). OCLC 20054792.
  • Krug, Judith F. (October 1991). "The Latest on IF Policies". American Libraries. 22 (9). Database: Arts & Sciences VI: 841. ISSN 0002-9769. OCLC 4895751495.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1991). Computer-based surveillance of individuals. Topanga, California: Freedom & Privacy Video Library Project (VHS video). OCLC 25623462. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (April 1992). "Applying Intellectual Freedom Principles". American Libraries. 23 (4). Database: Arts & Sciences VI: 279. ISSN 0002-9769. OCLC 4895752909.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1993). Confidentiality in Libraries: An Intellectual Freedom Modular Education Program. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association; Book and Access edition. ISBN 978-0838934203. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1995). Political correctness meets netiquette : new frontiers for intellectual freedom in the academic setting. Garden Grove, California: InfoMedix; Association of College and Research Libraries. National Conference; (Audiocassette). OCLC 37541937.
  • Krug, Judith F. (2000). Getting a grip on internet law. Chicago, Illinois: Public Library Association; (Audiocassette). OCLC 45133416. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (2000). "Internet and Filtering in Libraries: The American Experience". IFLA journal. 26 (4). München : Verlag Dokumentation; British Library Serials: 284. ISSN 0340-0352. OCLC 95101287.
  • Krug, Judith F. (2003). Intellectual freedom 2002 : living the Chinese curse. Library of Congress. Office of the Director for Public Service Collections.; American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom; (Audiocassette). OCLC 54024484.
Contributor
  • Helen R., Adams (2005). Privacy in the 21st century : issues for public, school, and academic libraries. Westport, Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 9781591582090. OCLC 57557718. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Alifano, Alison (2001). Pornography on the Internet : a new reality. Mobiltape; Series: 01AALL-B7; (Audiocassette). OCLC 47828690. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Bobker, Lee R. (director) (1977). The Speaker ... a film about freedom. American Library Association, Intellectual Freedom Committee ; made by Vision Associates; (Film). OCLC 5641089. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1976). "In defense of liberty: extremism and other vices". In Braden, Waldo Warder (ed.). Representative American speeches, 1975-1976. New York: H.W. Wilson Co.; Series: Reference shelf; vol. 48, no. 4. ISBN 9780824205980. OCLC 2583982.
  • Choldin, Marianna T (1997). What's the word? : Censorship : how does literature survive?. New York, New York: Modern Language Association; (Audiocassette). OCLC 57705004. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Delzell, Robert F (November 1971). "ALA Awards, Citations, Scholarships, and Grants for 1971". American Libraries. 2 (10). ISSN 1075-1080. OCLC 4895710758. {{cite journal}}: Check |issn= value (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Goldberg, Beverly (September 1995). "On the Line for the First Amendment". American Libraries. 26 (8). Database: Arts & Sciences VI: 774–778. ISSN 0002-9769. OCLC 4895761179. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  • Hedlund, Patric (1991). Computers, freedom, & privacy. / 10, Computer-based surveillance of individuals. Topanga, California: Computers, Freedom & Privacy Video Library Project; (VHS video). OCLC 42495790. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Krug, Judith F. (1976). "Intellectual freedom and the rights of children". In Cohen, Monroe D. (ed.). Personal liberty and education. New York: Citation Press. ISBN 9780590094061. OCLC 565561210.
  • Krug, Judith F. (1974). "Intellectual freedom. Censorship and an enlightened public". In Cooper, Janet (ed.). Censorship and the schools. Washington, D.C.: National Education Association of the United States (Audiocassette). OCLC 2868601.
  • Krug, Judith F. (2002). "ALA and Intellectual Freedom: A Historical Overview". In American Library Association; Office for Intellectual Freedom (ed.). Intellectual freedom manual. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association. ISBN 9780838935194. OCLC 47023478.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link)
  • Lynn, Barry W. (1997). Mobilize America : a national videoconference to stop the religious right. Washington, D.C.: Americans United for Separation of Church and State (VHS video). ISBN 9780961716431. OCLC 43639095. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Mach, Daniel (2002). Intellectual freedom : it's not just a good idea, it's the law!. Chicago, Illinois: Public Library Association; (Audiocassette). OCLC 49848823. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Mach, Daniel (2001). Why filtering is unconstitutional : an update on ALA's legal challenge to CIPA. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association (VHS video). OCLC 48403876. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Oboler, Eli M. (1983). To free the mind : libraries, technology, and intellectual freedom. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN 9780872873254. OCLC 9971492. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  • Weibel, Stuart L. (1997). Content selection, PICS and the Internet : a discussion of technologies, problems and solutions. Dublin, Ohio: American Library Association; Office for Intellectual Freedom (VHS video). OCLC 37609333. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

Awards and honors

Year Award / honor Organization Notes
1976 Irita Van Doren Award American Booksellers Association For her many contributions to the cause of the book as an instrument of culture in American life[17][21]
Harry Kalven Freedom of Expression Award American Civil Liberties Union Presented to the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association[17][21]
1978 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award Graduate School of Library and Information Science, The iSchool at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign For her outstanding contribution to the cause of intellectual freedom in libraries[9]
1983 Carl Sandburg Freedom to Read Award[9] Friends of the Chicago Public Library The award honors those who take a stand against censorship.[22] Two years after receiving her award, Krug was leader of the committee to select the 1985 recipient.[22]
1984 Open Book Award[19] Minnesota Civil Liberties Union
1985 President’s Award[19] Minnesota Civil Liberties Union
1990 Intellectual Freedom Award[19] Illinois Library Association The Intellectual Freedom Award recognizes those who have supported the goals of accessibility to information as advocated by the Illinois Library Association and the American Library Association.[23]
1994 Award for Intellectual Freedom[19] Ohio Educational Library Media Association The Intellectual Freedom Award of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association honors those who support the Ohio library system and American Library Association values of free access to information and freedom to read as protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.[24]
1995 Roll of Honor Award[19] Freedom to Read Foundation She was honored by American Library Association Executive Director Elizabeth Martinez, for time serving as the executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation.[25]
1998 Joseph W. Lippincott Award American Library Association Described by the ALA as the highest honor of the profession[17][2]
2005 Doctor of Humane Letters University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Honorary doctorate[21][8]
2009 William J. Brennan Award Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression She was only the fifth person selected to receive this award since the award was initiated in 1993.[7] Krug was recognized for her efforts in support of open-mindedness and free access to books.[2]
Judith Krug Memorial Intellectual Freedom Panel State of the Net Conference;
Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus 		Annual panel initiated in 2009 at the conference[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Martin, Douglas (April 15, 2009). "Judith Krug, Who Fought Ban on Books, Dies at 69". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. p. A25.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Sullivan, Patricia (April 14, 2009). "Judith Krug Dies; Freedom of Information Advocate Created Banned Books Week". The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Block, Melissa (April 15, 2009). "Judith Krug Dies; Fought For Intellectual Freedom". All Things Considered. National Public Radio; Edition: 20:00-21:00 PM.
  4. ^ "Literature Legacy". Pitt Magazine. University of Pittsburgh Office of Public Affairs: 7. Fall 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  5. ^ Krug, Judith F. (1964). A comparison of the uniterm, descriptor, and role-indicator methods of encoding literature for information retrieval. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago, Thesis, (M.A.). OCLC 33214992.
  6. ^ a b c d "In Memoriam: Judith Krug". Information Today. 26 (6): 28. June 2009.
  7. ^ a b c d SLJ Staff (January 14, 2009). "ALA's Judith Krug Wins William J. Brennan Award". School Library Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c Berry, III, John N. (Editor-in-Chief) (June 15, 2005). "The Krug Contribution: She convinced ALA to put its money where its mouth is". Library Journal. 130 (11). Reed Business Information. {{cite journal}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ a b c Foerstel, Herbert N. (1997). "Krug, Judith Fingeret". Free Expression and Censorship in America. Greenwood. p. 130. ISBN 0313292310.
  10. ^ a b c Morgan, Candace D. (2010). Intellectual Freedom Manual, Eighth Edition. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association: Office for Intellectual Freedom. p. III. ISBN 978-0-8389-3590-3.
  11. ^ The Press-Enterprise staff (April 2, 1993). "Judith Krug will give Backus lecture". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, California: The Press-Enterprise Co. p. B02.
  12. ^ a b "Freedom to Read Foundation Opens Applications for 2013 Judith Krug Fund Banned Books Week Event Grants". Targeted News Service (USA). Chicago, Illinois: Targeted News Service; Accessed via: Newsbank. March 27, 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Eight Judith Krug Fund Grants for Banned Books Week Events". Targeted News Service (USA). Chicago, Illinois: Targeted News Service; Accessed via: Newsbank. June 6, 2012.
  14. ^ a b Michels, Spencer (August 7, 1997). "Libraries and Pornography". PBS Newshour. PBS.
  15. ^ a b Rosenbaum, David E. (November 23, 2001). "A Nation Challenged: Questions of Confidentiality; Competing Principles Leave Some Professionals Debating Responsibility to Government". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. p. B7.
  16. ^ "President Allison Blakely, Vice President Judith Krug Take Office". Newsroom. Washington, D.C.: Phi Beta Kappa Society; www.pbk.org. October 30, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  17. ^ a b c d "Judith F. Krug; Director, Office for Intellectual Freedom; American Library Association". Biographical Sketch. American Library Association; www.ala.org. 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  18. ^ Siems, Larry (March 29, 2006). "2006 PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award". PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award. New York, New York: PEN America; www.pen.org. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  19. ^ a b c d e f "State and Regional Chapters Honor Judith Krug". Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom. Vol. LVIII, no. 4. American Library Association: Office for Intellectual Freedom; www.ala.org. June 2009. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  20. ^ a b Associated Press (April 13, 2009). "Judith Krug , founder of Banned Books Week, dies". Idaho Press-Tribune. Nampa, Idaho. p. 8.
  21. ^ a b c "Judith Fingeret Krug". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Illinois: Tribune Company. April 13, 2009. p. Obituaries.
  22. ^ a b Blades, John (September 26, 1985). "Sidney Sheldon To Receive Award For Stand Against Censorship". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  23. ^ "Category". Intellectual Freedom Award. Chicago, Illinois: Illinois Library Association; www.ila.org. 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  24. ^ OELMA Office, Scholarships & Awards Committee (2012). "Purpose". Intellectual Freedom Award. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Educational Library Media Association; www.oelma.org. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  25. ^ OCLC (2013). "On the Line for the First Amendment". WorldCat. www.worldcat.org. OCLC 4895761179. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  26. ^ "Introducing the First Annual Judith Krug Memorial Intellectual Freedom Panel". State of the Net Conference. Washington, D.C.: Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus; www.netcaucus.org. January 27, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2013.

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