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Direct linkJaeger, Paul T.; McClure, Charles R.; Bertot, John Carlo; Snead, John T. – Library Quarterly, 2004
While the USA PATRIOT Act has altered how certain types of federal intelligence investigations affect libraries, the act also greatly alters how researchers can study information policy issues related to libraries. To date, the gravity and scope of the act's implications for researchers of library services, resources, operations, and policies have…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Intelligence, Investigations, Context Effect
Peer reviewedCandido, Anne Marie – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1999
Focuses on the current linguistic trends in libraries where use of jargon borrowed from business and computer technology is jeopardizing humanistic expression. Discusses common characteristics of the specialized language; levels of library jargon and obscure language; the danger of specialization to the future of libraries; influences from other…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Futures (of Society), Language Styles, Language Usage
Uhler, Scott F.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Examines liability issues and Internet use--specifically e-mail--that libraries should be aware of. Discusses confidentiality and employer review; how federal laws, statutory limitations, and Illinois State Constitution and statutes affect employer e-mail monitoring; invasion of privacy; and the Freedom of Information Act. Offers procedural and…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Electronic Mail, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Practices
Peer reviewedJones, Dixie A. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Discusses the benefits of creating a collegial environment for library reference staff, highlighting application of the "Golden Rule," supervisor's role, policies and procedures, barriers to success (lack of communication, competitiveness, conflict, dictatorial supervisors, envy, burnout, lack of reward), collegial education and…
Descriptors: Burnout, Collegiality, Communication Problems, Competition
Download full textGorman, Michael – 2001
This paper discusses issues for libraries related to privacy in the digital environment. The first section defines the meaning of privacy. The second section discusses the impact of technology and the use of technology, including principles issued by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1973 that still provide a basis for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Ethics, Information Technology, Integrated Library Systems
Garrett, Amy B. – 1997
This study examines 104 articles on the fee versus free controversy in libraries, written primarily between the years of 1992 and 1997. The content analysis assesses the types of libraries that charges fees--academic, public, school, or special; who is charged--everyone, businesses and their personnel, law firms and lawyers; and what services the…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Document Delivery, Elementary Secondary Education, Fees
