The library's legal answer book
By: Mary Minow, Tomas A. Lipinski.
Contributors: Lipinski, Tomas A., 1958-
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
Subjects: Library legislation -- United States.; Internet access for library users -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Description: 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.--(Publisher's description).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Libraries and copyright; title: Designing the library web page; title: Libraries and copyright; title: Filters in the library and other restrictions on Internet access; title: Digital library resources and patrons with disabilities; title: Library records and privacy; title: Meeting rooms and displays : the public soapbox inside the library; title: Professional liability : reference, collection, book reviews, latchkey children; title: Issues in library employment; title: Friends, the Internet and lobbying.