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Falsone, Anne Marie – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
Traces the events that led to the passage of Colorado's Confidentiality of Library Records Law. The growing national trend to protect patron records is also discussed, and practical suggestions for librarians to use in dealing with privacy laws are provided. (EM)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Confidential Records, Disclosure, Intellectual Freedom

Levina, Arthur J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
This discussion of copyright protection for computer programs focuses on the "first sale doctrine" and "shrink wrap" licenses, copyright of databases, copyright ownership, and copyright notices. (EM)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Computer Software, Copyrights, Court Litigation

Gray, John A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Reviews common law contract and tort bases for malpractice liability and their applicability to reference librarians, special librarians, and information brokers. The discussion covers the legal bases for professional malpractice liability, the librarian-patron relationship, the likelihood of lawsuits, and the need for personal liability…
Descriptors: Information Scientists, Insurance, Legal Responsibility, Librarians