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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Hooray for Freedom! Part Two: Developing Policies in Support of Ethical Practice
Webinar / Last Modified: 23 May 2019
Part two in a two-part series, this webinar explores library policies and procedures related to intellectual freedom, privacy, and confidentiality.
Hooray for Freedom! Part One: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Intellectual Freedom in the Library
Webinar / Last Modified: 23 May 2019
Part one in a two-part series, this webinar explores intellectual freedom, privacy, and confidentiality in practical, actionable ways.
Book Censorship in Schools: A Toolkit
Document / Last Modified: 24 September 2017
A collection of materials on the topic of censorship in schools for the use of students, educators, and parents everywhere.
Stories of Inclusion: Inclusive Practices at Cultural Institutions
News / Last Modified: 15 May 2017
Although it's been 25 years since the passage of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), there is still much to learn to ensure that your programs and services are fully accessible and inclusive. Don't miss this unique opportunity to attend a thre...
Open and Shut: Privacy and Data Literacy for Library Staff
News / Last Modified: 05 May 2017
Since the early twentieth century, public libraries across the United States have defended the privacy rights of its patrons.
Yet, as networked digital tools become more sophisticated at collecting, storing, and sharing information about us, p...
