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Peer reviewedLewis, Christopher – Public Libraries, 1992
Discusses the content of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and how it will affect libraries, particularly public libraries, in the areas of employment and public accommodations. Weaknesses of the ADA are addressed, and librarians' roles in providing equal access use are emphasized. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Employment Practices, Legal Responsibility
McDonald, Steven J., Ed. – 1999
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment, is an amendment passed by Congress to protect the privacy and rights of postsecondary students. Researchers seeking information about FERPA have faced difficulty in finding pertinent source materials on the subject. This compendium gathers…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Students, Compliance (Legal), Educational Environment
Download full textCongress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Government Operations. – 1986
This report discusses an oversight investigation of the Department of Education's Publication and Audio Visual Council (PAVAC) and its successor, the Publications Review Board (PRB). Background information is provided about the review process for publications and products; the Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) program; educational laboratories…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Media
