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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Page 195
... Staff should know never to turn over any information to anyone without first referring the matter to appropriate supervisory personnel . Train " front - line " staff that although they may have to comply with a search warrant , signed ...
... Staff should know never to turn over any information to anyone without first referring the matter to appropriate supervisory personnel . Train " front - line " staff that although they may have to comply with a search warrant , signed ...
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... staff prepared to answer and briefly explain the restrictions and options that may exist can diffuse a problem situation or serve as an educational opportunity for the library . At this time the staff may be able to offer the patrons ...
... staff prepared to answer and briefly explain the restrictions and options that may exist can diffuse a problem situation or serve as an educational opportunity for the library . At this time the staff may be able to offer the patrons ...
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... staff run for public office ? Q22 May staff put political campaign literature on their desk in the office if they do not actively circulate it ? Q23 Can an employee use a union leave of absence for partisan political activity ? Q24 ...
... staff run for public office ? Q22 May staff put political campaign literature on their desk in the office if they do not actively circulate it ? Q23 Can an employee use a union leave of absence for partisan political activity ? Q24 ...
Contents
Libraries and Copyright | 13 |
Designing the Library Web Page | 38 |
Filters and Other Restrictions on Internet Access | 124 |
Copyright | |
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