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The state of intellectual freedom in libraries is an important indication of the progress of democracy in a nation.
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Byrne (2000) examines that in the world of liberty and democracy, 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. Moreover, he also identify that free, unbiased and uncorrupted media is important to create a demonstrate liberty. The right of access to information and ideas is vital for any society. If citizens are to participate and make informed choices, they must have access to political, social, scientific and economic information and cultural expressions. They need access to the widest range of ideas, information and images. Freedom, prosperity and the development of society depend on education as well as on unrestricted access to knowledge, thought, culture and information and the right to intellectual freedom are essential to the creation and development of a democratic society...
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