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Exactly. It furthers the spread of information which is a core goal of the library. Check out the freedom to read statement: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/statementspols/freedo...

Further, the Core values of the ALA address these points as well;

"Intellectual Freedom We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources. ALA Policy Manual, B.9.16 (Old Number 54.16) ( ALA Code of Ethics, Article II)"

"Social Responsibility

ALA recognizes its broad social responsibilities. The broad social responsibilities of the American Library Association are defined in terms of the contribution that librarianship can make in ameliorating or solving the critical problems of society; support for efforts to help inform and educate the people of the United States on these problems and to encourage them to examine the many views on and the facts regarding each problem; and the willingness of ALA to take a position on current critical issues with the relationship to libraries and library service set forth in the position statement. ALA Policy Manual, 1.1 (Mission, Priority Areas, Goals)"

Source: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/statementspols/coreva...