The Library\'s Legal Answer Book

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Notes on immunities for public entities and public employees. 1. Libraries and copyright. 2. Designing the library web page. 3. Filters and other restrictions on Internet access. 4. Digital library resources and patrons with disabilities. 5. Library records and privacy. 6. Meeting rooms and displays: the public soapbox inside the library. 7. Professional liability: reference, collection, book reviews, latchkey children. 8. Issues in library employment. 9. Friends, the Internet and lobbying. Index.

"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 Lipinski.

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 library issues - you will have a "Librarians\' 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." (jacket)