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1. ACRL in New Orleans.

Author

Henry, Elizabeth, Albitz, Becky, Bullard, Rita, Doyle, Catherine, Emmons, Mark, Hankins, Rebecca, Hensley, Merinda, Hutto, Dena, Bahr, Alice, Kemp, Jan, Lesinska, Sophie, Nichols, Margaret, Phillips, Lori, Reeves, Elaine, Romero, Lisa, Sommerville, Natalie, Stine, Walter, Tompkins, Heather, Van Kirk, Shannon, and Walden, Barbara

Subjects
*ACADEMIC libraries, *INFORMATION literacy, *LIBRARY users, *ELECTRONIC information resources, *COPYRIGHT licenses, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article reports on the American Library Association's (ALA) Annual Conference, which was held June 22-28, 2006, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The article focuses on a debate at the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) President's Program, which was attended by more than 650 participants of the ALA conference. The debate focused on programs that seek to improve academic library user's information literacy. The article mentions the outcome of the debate and other ACRL sessions on copyright and licensing as well as students' use of new technologies.

Published
2006

2. Proposed Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self Serve Hold Practices.

Author

Caldwell-Stone, Deborah

Subjects
*LEGAL status of library users, *RIGHT of privacy, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article reports on the plan of the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) to propose the "Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self Serve Hold Practices" at the American Library Association's (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The necessity of the rights of privacy for intellectual freedom is outlined under the proposed resolution. Moreover, the proposal cites the right to privacy uphed by U.S. courts based on the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.

Published
2011

3. La. Parish Criminalizes Cybersmut in Libraries.

Author

B.G.

Subjects
*CENSORSHIP in libraries, *INTERNET, *LIBRARY users, *INTERNET pornography, *CENSORSHIP
Abstract

Reports on an ordinance passed by the Jefferson Parish Council in Louisiana which tightens penalties for viewing obscene or sexually explicit material on library computers. Possibility of a fine or jail sentence for those convicted; Procedure by which librarians are to report the patron, including confirmation by a co-worker that the material is offensive; Possibility that the ordinance will be argued against.

Published
2000

4. Users and Nonusers Disclose Their Needs.

Author

Rountree, Elizabeth

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY materials
Abstract

Cites survey findings regarding the library needs of users and non-users in New Orleans, Louisiana. User and nonuser interests in library materials; Usage and visitation rates for libraries; Understanding on the information to be derived from libraries.

Published
1979

5. HINDSIGHT: THE LAST DAY OF SMITH.

Author

Wilkins, Katherine

Subjects
*LIBRARY evacuation, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY users, *HURRICANE Katrina, 2005, *EMERGENCY management
Abstract

The article presents the author's personal experience during the last day of evacuation at the Robert E. Smith Regional Branch of New Orleans Public Library in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the evacuation, hurricane emergency and safety pamphlets were distributed to library patrons. The responses of library staff were at first non-compliant with the evacuation procedure. After the hurricane, damages to libraries were evaluated through online source.

Published
2006

6. Ban Bawdy Behavior, Not Bytes.

Author

Goldberg, Beverly

Subjects
*INTERNET access for library users, *PUBLIC access computers in libraries, *CRIMINAL behavior, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

Editorial. Focuses on a Jefferson Parish, Louisiana ordinance drafted to make it illegal for anyone to use library Internet access to view material deemed obscene. Opinion that this is an unconstitutional remedy to the problem of library Internet access abuse; Statement that libraries may have to proactively partner with local law enforcement to curtail so-called surreptitious crimes, such as the viewing of child pornography by convicted molesters.

Published
2000

7. La. Obscenity Complaint Leads to 3-Hour Closing.

Subjects
*SEARCHES & seizures (Law), *INTERNET access for library users, *LIBRARIES, *MASTURBATION
Abstract

Reports on the police search of the Harrahan branch of the Jefferson Parish Library in Louisiana after a parent's obscenity complaint. Details of the seizure of one of the branch's internet terminals and computer logs after a man was allegedly seen masturbating at a library computer; Plans of the Library Department to review its internet access policy.

Published
2000

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