Law for K-12 Libraries and Librarians - by Lee Ann Torrans (Paperback)

About the Book

This instructive guide provides an important survey of the many areas of the law that affect the daily operation of the library. Torrans, a practicing lawyer with a vast experience explaining these issues to librarians, presents the relevant law, focuses on key issues, and examines illuminating cases. This book is intended to alert the school librarian to the existence of legal issues that affect daily practices. Grades K-12.

Book Synopsis

This instructive guide provides an important survey of the many areas of the law that affect the daily operation of the library. Torrans, a practicing lawyer with a vast experience explaining these issues to librarians, presents the relevant law, focuses on key issues, and examines illuminating cases. This book is intended to alert the school librarian to the existence of legal issues that affect daily practices. Grades K-12.

Review Quotes

?Clearly and concisely written....chapters cover topics often not thought of by school librarians in legal terms, such as Web bibliographies, metatags, trademarks, employment law, and the ADA. The chapter on patron privacy includes the USA Patriot Act. The explanation of the distinction between policies and procedures is worth the price of the book.?-Booklist/Professional Reading

?This guide offers a detailed examination of subjects that need to be addressed either by gaining a thorough understanding; adopting a policy; or providing information to students, staff, and the community....Comprehensive yet readable, this guide is logically organized and solidly supported by examples and references. An indispensable resource.?-School Library Journal

"This guide offers a detailed examination of subjects that need to be addressed either by gaining a thorough understanding; adopting a policy; or providing information to students, staff, and the community....Comprehensive yet readable, this guide is logically organized and solidly supported by examples and references. An indispensable resource."-School Library Journal

"Clearly and concisely written....chapters cover topics often not thought of by school librarians in legal terms, such as Web bibliographies, metatags, trademarks, employment law, and the ADA. The chapter on patron privacy includes the USA Patriot Act. The explanation of the distinction between policies and procedures is worth the price of the book."-Booklist/Professional Reading

About the Author

LEE ANN TORRANS is a Texas-based attorney with a Master's degree in Library Science. She has written several articles on copyright and choreography and frequently lectures on that topic.