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1. Self-Service Holds in Libraries.

Author

Stevens, Ruth S., Bravender, Patricia, and Witteveen-Lane, Caralee

Subjects
*LEGAL status of library users, *LIBRARY laws, *RIGHT of privacy, *LIBRARY materials, *LIBRARY personnel, *PUBLIC libraries, *ETHICS, *LAW
Abstract

The article discusses the legal and ethical responsibility of U.S. libraries to protect their patrons' privacy when employing a self-service hold, which enables a patron to access a public holds shelf for requested materials. It addresses the American Library Association's "Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self-Service Hold Practices." The authors investigate the legal aspect of patrons' privacy rights in libraries, the prevalence of self-service holds in libraries in Michigan, and the rationale libraries use to determine whether or not to implement self-service hold shelves.

Published
2012
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2. Protecting User Privacy in the Library.

Author

Dettlaff, Christine

Subjects
*RIGHT of privacy, *LIBRARY users, *PROFESSIONAL ethics
Abstract

The article presents the author's views on privacy of the library user. The author observes that the undergraduates don't care about privacy and are posting details of their personal life on web. However professional ethics maintained by libraries in the U.S. operating under the American Library Association protects each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality. This means information sought electronically must be kept private as well.

Published
2007
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3. 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

4. My ALA Journey: Working together, we can change the world.

Author

Fiels, Keith Michael

Subjects
*LEADERSHIP, *TEAMS in the workplace, *DUES, *RIGHT of privacy, *LIBRARY association conferences, *LEGAL status of library users, *EMPLOYEES, *LIBRARY associations, *LIBRARY laws, *LIBRARIES, *EXECUTIVES, *GOAL (Psychology), *MEMBERSHIP
Abstract

The article discusses the author's experiences as the executive director of the American Library Association (ALA), and it mentions leadership, teamwork, and his work in helping to establish the ALA's Office for Library Advocacy. The dues associated with an ALA membership are examined, along with information about conference registration, professional advancement, and the ALA's efforts to protect the privacy rights of library patrons.

Published
2017

5. PRIVACY, LIBRARIES, AND ALA.

Author

Caldwell-Stone, Deborah

Subjects
*RIGHT of privacy, *LEGAL status of library users, *LIBRARIANS
Abstract

The article emphasizes the reader's right to privacy. It explains the role of the American Library Association (ALA) and the library profession in protecting reader privacy and confidentiality. It urges librarians to engage their own communities in the struggle to preserve privacy rights. It discusses the initiative of ALA, called Privacy for All: Rallying Americans to Defend Our Freedoms.

Published
2008

6. ALA Joins Anti-National ID Campaign.

Subjects
*ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *IDENTIFICATION cards, *DRIVERS' licenses, *RIGHT of privacy, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article reports that the American Library Association (ALA) has joined a group of organizations to launch a campaign against the Real ID national identification system of the U.S. The groups believe that Real ID would create a false belief that it is secure and unforgeable. ALA president-elect Loreine Roy says the ALA has expressed concern about standardized machine-readable driver's licenses and national identification cards because of the potential privacy implications for library users.

Published
2007

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