Legal responsibilities & ethics
Core to the library mission, legal responsibilities and ethics encompass many of the core rights of the individuals who use our libraries. Ensuring intellectual freedom, copyright and intellectual property rights, privacy and access to Americans with disabilities, are all important to our work. Find resources covering all aspects of library ethics and legal responsibilities.
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What's on the horizon for AI and public libraries?
Publish Date: News / 28 August 2025
What is the role of public libraries in the rapid adoption of AI technology? Learn about how libraries can leverage AI for complex data-driven storytelling, the need for public information literacy education, and ongoing ethical considerations.
Evolving technology: Using AI on the job
Publish Date: News / 8 May 2025
Have you been thinking about how AI might be able to help with your work in the future? It might be useful to think about the ways AI is already embedded in our daily lives, such as in navigation apps that help us find the best route based on real-ti...
Introduction to AI
Publish Date: News / 16 April 2025
Interests and concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact librarianship and the services that libraries provide are increasing. The field is vast, ever-changing, and, at times, overwhelming. This article was shaped by the
Supporting domestic and sexual violence survivors at your library
Publish Date: Webinar / 6 June 2024
Learn to recognize signs of domestic/sexual violence and the ways your library can support survivors through referrals and resources.
Library Safety and Security: A Holistic Approach
Publish Date: Webinar / 18 May 2023
This session presents a holistic approach for creating safe environments, through strong community relationships, inclusive policies, and empowered staff.
