This guide is designed to assist students interested in learning more about censorship. Censorship can be defined as one or multiple parties holding control over the dissemination of information and ideas amongst a population. Proponents justify censorship by arguing its necessity in protecting the morality of the family, religion, and society. Opponents combat attempted censorship by arguing its violation of first amendment rights and the rights of both privacy and freedom of expression. Students will discover an assortment of information on this topic, including freedom of information, free speech, and information on challenged and controversial books. Resources include print and electronic books, academic databases, and web sources.