The Library's Legal Answer Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838908280)

Every librarian who wants to make wise policy decisions and protect the organization from legal challenges can now consult the library legal team of Minow and Lipinskil 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? In this comprehensive and authoritative, yet easy-to-understand Q & A customized for librarians, you'll find expert guidance on complex issues. 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 This timely and practical desktop tool: Focuses on quick and reader-friendly answers to common legal questions; Provides examples of legal challenges faced in libraries; Includes precedents and case citations to conduct additional research; Supports libraries in their commitment to access without liability; With detailed and ready-to-apply answers to

Author: Mary Minow
ISBN-10: 0838908284
ISBN-13: 9780838908280
Publisher: American Library Association
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2003
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.54w x 0.84d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2003 pg. 1831
Library Journal 05/01/2003