The Mardigian Library follows the intellectual freedom guidelines as articulated by the American Library Association. We subscribe to the Library Bill of Rights, the Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries and the Freedom to Read Statement.

The Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association states "Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation"; and "Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.”

In accordance with these documents, the library promotes intellectual freedom, — the right of the people to access and use information — cultural diversity, and avoids censorship. A material’s inclusion in the collection does not constitute an endorsement of its content. The Mardigian Library will seek to develop and provide access to a collection of materials — both print and electronic — representing a diversity of views, according to the guidelines of this collection development policy.