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Download full textSmith, Paul G., Ed. – California State Library, 2008
"California Library Laws 2008" is a selective guide to state laws and related materials that most directly affect the everyday operations of public libraries and organizations that work with public libraries. It is intended as a convenient reference, not as a replacement for the annotated codes or for legal advice. The guide is organized…
Descriptors: Laws, Public Libraries, Reference Materials, Library Services
Wiegand, Shirley A.; Wiegand, Wayne A. – American Libraries, 1994
Examines laws regarding the retention and destruction of library records. Issues librarians need to address are suggested, including a definition of public records, who determines what records can be destroyed, and penalties for violations; and a sidebar discusses the need for retention of historical records from public libraries. (LRW)
Descriptors: Confidential Records, Laws, Legal Responsibility, Library Administration
Biggs, Mary; Kramer, Glenna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses the role of the public library trustees and considers characteristics that are important for successful library boards, including diversity, active participation, knowledge of laws that authorize creation of public libraries and describe the terms and duties of board members, selection and support of a good library director, and…
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Laws, Library Administration, Library Directors
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1984
Prepared by the state librarian of Michigan, this compilation of laws is intended to help librarians, government officials, and citizens familarize themselves with the many state statues that affect the operation and development of libraries in Michigan. The document includes excerpts of laws pertaining to public libraries, school libraries,…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Laws, Library Administration, Library Networks
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 2002
This handbook for Trustees of the Wisconsin Public Library describes in detail the tasks involved in being a library trustee. The handbook comprises a number of "Trustee Essentials" that cover the basic essential information needed by Trustees, as well as sources of additional information. Contents include: The Trustee Job Description;…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Sources, Laws, Library Administration
Silver, Cy H. – 1977
This document contains selections from the California Administrative Code, Education Code, Government Code, and others relating to public libraries, county law libraries and the State Library. The first section presents legal developments in California from 1974 to 1976 which are of interest to librarians. Laws and regulations are presented under…
Descriptors: County Libraries, Laws, Libraries, Library Administration
