Library Law Articles
The articles posted here are authored by the law firm Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., which is an Illinois law firm with offices in the Civic Opera Building at 20 North Wacker Drive in Chicago and at 15010 S. Ravinia, Orland Park. The firm concentrates in the representation of local libraries, library districts and library systems, as well as other local governmental units.
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Swearing In and Orientation of New Trustees
Document / Last Modified: 25 April 2013
May is the month when new library trustees take their oaths of office and begin their duties. There are some differences between the requirements for trustees of local libraries and trustees of public library districts.
Open Meetings Act Training for Elected or Appointed Officials
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
This article discusses the changes to the Open Meetings Act to take effect January 1, 2012 that requires all elected or appointed members of public bodies to complete the Public Access Counselor's Open Meetings Act electronic training curriculum.
Donations to Libraries are Deductible Charitable Donations Under the Internal Revenue Code
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
This article describes why donations to libraries are considered deductible charitable donations under the Internal Revenue Code. It also provides a sample donation acknowledgement letter.
Ordinance Banning Sex Offenders From Library Held Unconstitutional
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
This article describes why an ordinance banning sex offenders from public libraries in New Mexico was found to be unconstitutional.
Sale of Used Library Materials Incurs Sales Tax Liability
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
As libraries update their collections and receive new books and other materials, many make room for these items by selling old, decommissioned library materials to the public, either directly or through nonprofit “Friends of the Library” groups.
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