The Library's Legal Answer BookAmerican Library Association, 2003 M01 23 - 361 pages Libraries are in the thick of legal issues as new technologies add layers of complexity to everyday work in the library. How do you know what's legal? What can you do to identify and address issues before they turn into bona fide legal matters? Where do you turn for help? With coverage of all the issues of the day—filters, fair use, copyright, Web publishing and Internet use, software sharing, ADA compliance, free speech, privacy, access, and employment and liability issues—you will have a "librarian's J.D." in short order! Detailed and ready-to-apply answers to more than 600 legal questions will make this trouble-shooting guide your favorite quick-reference. |
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... give used software to a grade school ? A nonprofit educational institution can transfer ( give or " donate " ) a copy of a software program to another school . The transfer of possession of a lawfully made copy of a computer program by ...
... give used software to a grade school ? A nonprofit educational institution can transfer ( give or " donate " ) a copy of a software program to another school . The transfer of possession of a lawfully made copy of a computer program by ...
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... gives bad ones . What should it do ? Defamation Tortious Interference with a Prospective Contractual Relationship Fair Employment Laws Negligent Referrals Q3 Q4 Q5 Is there any immunity for employers who give out negative references ...
... gives bad ones . What should it do ? Defamation Tortious Interference with a Prospective Contractual Relationship Fair Employment Laws Negligent Referrals Q3 Q4 Q5 Is there any immunity for employers who give out negative references ...
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... give out negative references that they believe are truthful ? Yes . This is known as a " qualified privilege . " This privilege dates back to the common law , and is now part of state statutes throughout the country . It gives an ...
... give out negative references that they believe are truthful ? Yes . This is known as a " qualified privilege . " This privilege dates back to the common law , and is now part of state statutes throughout the country . It gives an ...
Contents
Libraries and Copyright | 13 |
Designing the Library Web Page | 38 |
Filters and Other Restrictions on Internet Access | 124 |
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