Law for Librarians Ian McLeod

Law for Librarians by Ian McLeod

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An exploration of law as it applies to librarianship. This work is aimed at the reader with little or no legal education, and concentrates on issues of which a librarian would be expected to have legal knowledge rather than on the legal system as a whole - copyright rather than staff dismissal.

Law for Librarians by Ian McLeod

This work provides a wide-ranging treatment of the law relating to librarianship. It is aimed at the reader with little or no legal education, and concentrates on issues of which a librarian would be expected to have legal knowledge rather than on the legal system as a whole - copyright rather than staff dismissal. After a general introduction to the English legal system, the book covers a variety of key topics including the law of copyright, legal liability to the public, and some legal restrictions on the dissemination of information (such as libel and obscenity). Particular emphasis is placed on the day to day requirements of public librarians. Included is a glossary of legal terminology, and an appendix outlining the citation and use of legal sources.

Part 1 An introduction to the English legal system: classifications of law; the hierarchy of the courts; the doctrine of binding precedent; statute law and statutory interpretation; damages and quitable remedies; English law and European community law. Part 2 The legal context of the public library service: constitutional fundamentals; the legal framework of local government; the position of the public library service; companies under the control or influence of local authorities; the law of contract; neutrality of selection. Part 3 The law of defamation: defamation generally; types of defamation; the elements of defamation; defences to actions in defamation; criminal libel; blasphemy. Part 4 Obscene publications: the meaning of obscenity; obscenity, indecency and the postal service. Part 5 Privacy, confidentiality, data protection and official secrets: privacy; breach of confidence; data protection; transborder data flow; official secrets. Part 6 Copyright and public lending right: the historical development of copyright; the copyright, designs and patents act 1988; public lending right. Part 7 The user's liability to the library: the legal nature of the relationship between libraries and library users; the nature of bailment; criminal liability. Part 8 The library's liability to the user: occupiers' liability; negligence; conclusion. Appendix A: The citations and use of legal sources the citation of judges' titles. Appendix B: Photocopying crown and parliamentary copyright publications. Appendix C: Case references.

Law for Librarians Ian McLeod

Law for Librarians by Ian McLeod

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