Research Catalog

Title

Privacy and confidentiality issues : a guide for libraries and their lawyers / Theresa Chmara.

Author

Chmara, Theresa.

Publication

Chicago : American Library Association, 2009.

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Details

Description

iii, 98 pages; 23 cm

Summary

"Because libraries are on the front lines of patron privacy and confidentiality controversies that raise First Amendment questions, it is increasingly critical that libraries and their counsel become familiar with the constitutional rights of patrons. By understanding the issues and the relevant laws, librarians can rake action to protect users' First Amendment rights. In this clear and concise guide, set up in a frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) format, First Amendment attorney and litigation expert Chmara shares her decades of experience in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language."

Subject

• Library legislation > United States
• Library legislation > United States > States
• Privacy, Right of > United States
• Confidential communications > Library records > United States
• Libraries > legislation & jurisprudence
• Confidentiality > legislation & jurisprudence
• Privacy > legislation & jurisprudence
• Records > legislation & jurisprudence
• Internet > legislation & jurisprudence
• Library Services
• Confidential communications > Library records
• Library legislation
• Library legislation > U.S. states
• Privacy, Right of
• Bibliotheksrecht > USA
• United States

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

When do privacy and confidentiality issues arise? -- The First Amendment and other legal considerations -- Privacy, confidentiality, and the Internet -- State privacy and confidentiality statutes -- Minors' First Amendment rights and rights to privacy -- Federal laws -- Developing privacy policies.

ISBN

• 9780838909706
• 0838909701

LCCN

2008034902

OCLC

• ocn243605793
• 243605793
• SCSB-1523444

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library