The Freedom of Information Act: An Overview for Librarians.

Schmidt, Richard M., Jr.; Burns, Robert Clifton

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ358312

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Freedom of Information Act: An Overview for Librarians.

Schmidt, Richard M., Jr.; Burns, Robert Clifton

Journal of Library Administration, v7 n4 p9-17 Win 1986

Uses of the Freedom of Information Act are explained by describing previous court cases. The scope of information, including classified information, is detailed and procedural steps for filing requests are outlined. A recent Supreme Court case which may make access to classified information more difficult is discussed. (EM)

Descriptors: Confidential Records, Court Litigation, Disclosure, Freedom of Information, Government Publications, Librarians, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Freedom of Information Act

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A