The Library's Legal Answer Book (Paperback)

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 more than 600 legal questions; this trouble-shooting guide will become your favorite quick-reference.

General

Imprint:	ALA Editions
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2003
First published:	2003
Dimensions:	222 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	361
ISBN-13:	978-0-8389-0828-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library, archive & information management Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > General
LSN:	0-8389-0828-4
Barcode:	9780838908280

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