The library's legal answer book

• Main Author: Minow, Mary
• Other Authors: Lipinski, Tomas A. 1958-
• Format: Book
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 2003
• Subjects: Library legislation > United States; Internet access for library users > Law and legislation > United States
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Physical Description: x, 361 p. ill. 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780838908280; 0838908284 (alk. paper)

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!