The Library S Legal Answer Book

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!

Library makerspaces are truly transformative, inviting library users to create, innovate, and collaborate. But like any cutting-edge initiative, makerspaces also bring up a host of new and unique legal questions. In this first-of-its-kind e-book, three legal experts deliver detailed and reliable answers in plain language for library managers and staff, along with legal citations. Organized in Q & A format for quick reference, this concise resource offers sound advice on such issues as key clauses to look for when evaluating insurance coverage;American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance;how copyright applies to 3-D printing, plus guidance for handling controversial output such as sex toys or swastikas;parental release forms for minors;what trademark law has to say about action figures and logos;how to protect the library from secondary infringement claims; and avoiding negligence lawsuits.Untangling the knotty legal questions surrounding makerspaces, the authors’ straightforward answers will empower libraries to use makerspaces to foster a true sense of community.

UGC NET library Science unit 2 book with 400 question answer (theory+mcq) as per updated syllabus

When your public library invites the community to its spaces—a meeting room, an auditorium, bulletin board, or exhibit case—you take on the responsibility to uphold First Amendment rights of free expression. That includes the members of your frontline staff, who are busy fielding calls and responding to emails. Grounded in the authors’ expert guidance, this e-book will give your staff the knowledge they need to keep your library out of messy legal problems. The convenient Q& A format offers straightforward answers to common situations, addressing such topics as: the legal concept of “public forum” and how it applies to meeting rooms and the outside grounds of the library;the rights of religious groups to use library spaces;understanding the balance between free speech rights and offensive ideas or behavior; anddealing with groups with discriminatory policies.Providing authoritative answers backed up with case citations for your trustees and attorneys, this e-book will ensure you feel confident serving your community while staying within the law.

This book will help librarians connect users to the most accurate, up-to-date legal information.

UGC NET library Science unit 10 book with 400 question answer (theory+mcq) as per updated syllabus

In recent years the number of Americans who have decided to handle their own legal affairs without the help of a lawyer has skyrocketed. Ranging from people writing their own wills or drafting a contract to those trying to represent themselves in court, they’re going to public and academic libraries for answers. As both an attorney and a librarian, Healy’s background makes him uniquely qualified to advise library staff on providing users with the legal information they seek, and in this handbook, he Provides a concise orientation on legal research, including strategies for finding information quickly and a handpicked compendium of the best resources Offers guidance on how to provide advice on legal research while steering clear of liability Covers federal legal reference as well as all 50 states, with a comprehensive list of web-based legal resources Library staff can provide valuable and ethical legal reference guidance with the practical guidance in this book.