SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 18
OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee
OLC Convention and Expo, Toledo, Ohio
     Wednesday, October 26, 4:15 PM
Seek and receive
Every individual’s
                     information from
      right
                     all points of view


Free access to all     Applies to all
 expressions of       areas of library
      ideas               service
All information, resources, and services

Provided directly or indirectly

Regardless of technology, format, or methods of
delivery

Readily, equally, and equitably accessible

All library users
•Children & teens
       •The elderly
YES!   •People with
        disabilities
       •Non-native speakers
Don't       Regardless of

•Confine        •Technology
•Place limits   •Format
•Allow          •Methods of
 barriers        delivery
Books and     Community
                              Meeting room
 materials     information
                                policies
  selected      displayed

Computer use   Library card    And much
  policies       policies        more
A white pride group has reserved your
meeting room. Coincidentally, they've
booked it the same day an African-
American cultural event is planned at the
library. There has been friction between the
white pride group and the organizers of the
African-American cultural event in the past.
Now you’ve uncovered some online chatter
that hints there may be violence. What
should you do?
• Who can use the meeting room
Policy should say:     • How it can be used
                       • How often it can be used


                       • On an equitable basis
Rooms should be        • Regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of
   available:            organization


                       • Reasonable time, place and manner
  Content-neutral        restrictions are okay.
    restrictions:      • Restrictions based on content are not.


                       • If it would disrupt normal use of the
    Can prohibit         library
disruptive behavior:   • Behavior-based, not content
In keeping with Federal CIPA guidelines, your library turns
off internet filters for those adults who request it. Lately
though, there has been an increase in patrons using the
library’s computers to access hardcore pornography.

While privacy screens and blinders have helped, a number
of staff members have indicated that the situation is getting
out of hand. Reports of children being exposed to
objectionable material, lewd remarks from patrons, and
inappropriate gestures are coming in more frequently.

Today, you found out a staff member has threatened a
lawsuit, claiming the library has allowed a “sexually
charged, hostile work environment.” What should you do?
• Internet policies appear appropriate.
Library is doing   • CIPA guidelines are being observed.

the right thing    • Filters turned off at the request of adults.
                   • Privacy screens and blinder are in use.


                   • Lewd remarks
  Issues are       • Inappropriate gestures

  behavioral       • Minors exposed to objectionable material



                   • What behaviors are prohibited?
Answer is Code     • What are the consequences?
                   • Make sure staff understand it.
  of Conduct       • Support staff in enforcing it.
Your library has video surveillance cameras
installed to help deal with petty crimes,
vandalism, and graffiti in the library. An
elderly man is mugged in the library
parking lot. Police ask to see the video
footage of the incident. Library policy says
that all personally identifiable information
about patrons who use the library is
confidential by law. What do you do?
•   Why you have cameras
                      •   Who may access & how footage is released
Policy should say:    •   When is there a reasonable expectation of privacy
                      •   No intent to identify reading or viewing activity




Procedure to handle   • Who do you notify?
                      • Is there a search warrant, subpoena, or
  law enforcement       court order?
      requests        • Who decides what will be released when?


                      • Videos/photos are “personally identifiable
How do you balance      information” so subject to ORC 149.132.
                      • We want patrons to feel safe at the library.
privacy and safety?   • We count on the police to keep us safe.
Your policy defines parameters for political petitioners and
pamphleteers. There are 75 square feet of space on the left
side of the library entrance set aside for petitioning and
leafleting.
Leafleting groups must reserve the space the in the same way
they reserve the meeting room. They are limited to offering
petitions and literature on topics of public interest. They cannot
distribute coupons or other advertising and cannot approach
patrons or leaflet windshields in the library parking lot.
One group repeatedly violates these policies. They hound
patrons, operate well outside the assigned area, and use the
space even when they haven’t reserved it. Your efforts to
enforce the policy are met with resistance. You explain that if
this group continues to disregard the policy you’ll have no
choice but to evict them. They counter by threatening a lawsuit
based on their First Amendment rights. They have strong ties
to the ACLU, and you believe their threats of a lawsuit are
credible. What should you do?
• Who can distribute literature
 Policy should say:    • Where the literature can be distributed
                       • What type of literature may be distributed

                       • Reasonable time, place, and manner okay
  Content-neutral      • Restrictions based on the ideas being
    restrictions:        expressed not okay


                       • “Petitioning and distribution of the literature
    Can prohibit         must not interfere with, impede, or disrupt the
disruptive behavior:     public’s normal use of the library.”


                       • Are content neutral
You may be right if    • Provide equitable access
  your policies:       • Reasonably restrict time, place, & manner
Library cancels White Pride: Violence hinted on
YouTube (http://tinyurl.com/4xz4sjg)

Librarian Suit: Computer Porn Use Lead to Groping
While Children Present (http://tinyurl.com/42zsqej)

King County Library System is removing its security
cameras (http://tinyurl.com/3zbf6bm)

Library leaflet lawsuits are filed; Tea Party Alliance,
ACLU work together (http://tinyurl.com/3gs8rvu)
Jeff Regensburger, Worthington Libraries
• jregensb@worthingtonlibraries.org

Amy Switzer, Shaker Heights Public Library
• aswitzer@shakerlibrary.org

Online
• http://www.olc.org/IntellectualFreedom.asp

On Twitter
• http://twitter.com/olcif

Más contenido relacionado

Destacado

Sistemas de informacion
Sistemas de informacionSistemas de informacion
Sistemas de informacionthavomorales
 
Newsletter N°08 Mes Diciembre
Newsletter N°08 Mes DiciembreNewsletter N°08 Mes Diciembre
Newsletter N°08 Mes DiciembreWest Lubricantes
 
Encriptacion
EncriptacionEncriptacion
EncriptacionSHARITO21
 
Catalina
CatalinaCatalina
Catalinacatarua
 
Het zit van binnen sara en bente
Het zit van binnen sara en benteHet zit van binnen sara en bente
Het zit van binnen sara en benteLaura Mossay
 
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.Гімназія "Ерудит" (Erudite gymnasium in Kyiv)
 

Destacado (7)

Sistemas de informacion
Sistemas de informacionSistemas de informacion
Sistemas de informacion
 
Newsletter N°08 Mes Diciembre
Newsletter N°08 Mes DiciembreNewsletter N°08 Mes Diciembre
Newsletter N°08 Mes Diciembre
 
Encriptacion
EncriptacionEncriptacion
Encriptacion
 
dwifaiz
dwifaizdwifaiz
dwifaiz
 
Catalina
CatalinaCatalina
Catalina
 
Het zit van binnen sara en bente
Het zit van binnen sara en benteHet zit van binnen sara en bente
Het zit van binnen sara en bente
 
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.
Портфоліо вчителя інформатики гімназії "Ерудит" Коханівської В.В.
 

Similar a OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee addresses challenging scenarios

Privacy and libraries
Privacy and librariesPrivacy and libraries
Privacy and librariesDorothea Salo
 
Professional ethics
Professional ethicsProfessional ethics
Professional ethicsOxg015
 
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...Nebraska Library Commission
 
AALL Webinar: Technology Tools for Law Librarians
AALL Webinar:  Technology Tools for Law LibrariansAALL Webinar:  Technology Tools for Law Librarians
AALL Webinar: Technology Tools for Law LibrariansLisa Smith-Butler
 
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15TechSoup
 
Library Censorship
Library CensorshipLibrary Censorship
Library CensorshipScott Lee
 
Ethical and Legal Issues in School Librarianship
Ethical and Legal Issues in School LibrarianshipEthical and Legal Issues in School Librarianship
Ethical and Legal Issues in School LibrarianshipJohan Koren
 
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental LibrarianNCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental LibrarianNebraska Library Commission
 
Library Ethics in the 21st Century
Library Ethics in the 21st CenturyLibrary Ethics in the 21st Century
Library Ethics in the 21st CenturySarah Houghton
 
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...IL Group (CILIP Information Literacy Group)
 
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September Emily Allbon
 
Accesspres
AccesspresAccesspres
Accesspresscorl
 

Similar a OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee addresses challenging scenarios (20)

Privacy and libraries
Privacy and librariesPrivacy and libraries
Privacy and libraries
 
Professional ethics
Professional ethicsProfessional ethics
Professional ethics
 
Ethics and librarianship
Ethics and librarianshipEthics and librarianship
Ethics and librarianship
 
Ethics and librarianship
Ethics and librarianshipEthics and librarianship
Ethics and librarianship
 
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2014: You Can Q! Using Q Method to Understand C...
 
AALL Webinar: Technology Tools for Law Librarians
AALL Webinar:  Technology Tools for Law LibrariansAALL Webinar:  Technology Tools for Law Librarians
AALL Webinar: Technology Tools for Law Librarians
 
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15
Webinar - The Changing Landscape of Library Privacy - 2016-06-15
 
The digital closet 2014 - slideshare - aug 20
The digital closet   2014 - slideshare - aug 20The digital closet   2014 - slideshare - aug 20
The digital closet 2014 - slideshare - aug 20
 
Library Censorship
Library CensorshipLibrary Censorship
Library Censorship
 
Ethical and Legal Issues in School Librarianship
Ethical and Legal Issues in School LibrarianshipEthical and Legal Issues in School Librarianship
Ethical and Legal Issues in School Librarianship
 
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental LibrarianNCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian
NCompass Live: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian
 
Library Ethics in the 21st Century
Library Ethics in the 21st CenturyLibrary Ethics in the 21st Century
Library Ethics in the 21st Century
 
How to Research
How to ResearchHow to Research
How to Research
 
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...
Censoring the web: mapping content filtering in UK public libraries - Daniel ...
 
Information symposium
Information symposiumInformation symposium
Information symposium
 
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September
Connecting with clients - what tools work? ALLA 2014 11 September
 
Demystifying digital accessibility webinar
Demystifying digital accessibility webinarDemystifying digital accessibility webinar
Demystifying digital accessibility webinar
 
Copyright 2015 2016
Copyright 2015 2016Copyright 2015 2016
Copyright 2015 2016
 
The World of a Librarian: SCASL Keynote
The World of a Librarian: SCASL KeynoteThe World of a Librarian: SCASL Keynote
The World of a Librarian: SCASL Keynote
 
Accesspres
AccesspresAccesspres
Accesspres
 

Último

Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfsanyamsingh5019
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhikauryashika82
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfAdmir Softic
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfAyushMahapatra5
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfciinovamais
 
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...Sapna Thakur
 
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactdawncurless
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfSoniaTolstoy
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinRaunakKeshri1
 
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..Disha Kariya
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfagholdier
 
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...EduSkills OECD
 
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeMeasures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeThiyagu K
 
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global ImpactBeyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global ImpactPECB
 
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptxThe basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptxheathfieldcps1
 
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Sapana Sha
 

Último (20)

Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptxINDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: The Basics of Prompt Design"
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
 
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdfActivity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
Activity 01 - Artificial Culture (1).pdf
 
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
BAG TECHNIQUE Bag technique-a tool making use of public health bag through wh...
 
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impactAccessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
Accessible design: Minimum effort, maximum impact
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
 
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
 
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..
Sports & Fitness Value Added Course FY..
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
 
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
 
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeMeasures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
 
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global ImpactBeyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
Beyond the EU: DORA and NIS 2 Directive's Global Impact
 
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptxThe basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
 
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
 

OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee addresses challenging scenarios

  • 1. OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee OLC Convention and Expo, Toledo, Ohio Wednesday, October 26, 4:15 PM
  • 2. Seek and receive Every individual’s information from right all points of view Free access to all Applies to all expressions of areas of library ideas service
  • 3. All information, resources, and services Provided directly or indirectly Regardless of technology, format, or methods of delivery Readily, equally, and equitably accessible All library users
  • 4. •Children & teens •The elderly YES! •People with disabilities •Non-native speakers
  • 5. Don't Regardless of •Confine •Technology •Place limits •Format •Allow •Methods of barriers delivery
  • 6. Books and Community Meeting room materials information policies selected displayed Computer use Library card And much policies policies more
  • 7.
  • 8. A white pride group has reserved your meeting room. Coincidentally, they've booked it the same day an African- American cultural event is planned at the library. There has been friction between the white pride group and the organizers of the African-American cultural event in the past. Now you’ve uncovered some online chatter that hints there may be violence. What should you do?
  • 9. • Who can use the meeting room Policy should say: • How it can be used • How often it can be used • On an equitable basis Rooms should be • Regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of available: organization • Reasonable time, place and manner Content-neutral restrictions are okay. restrictions: • Restrictions based on content are not. • If it would disrupt normal use of the Can prohibit library disruptive behavior: • Behavior-based, not content
  • 10. In keeping with Federal CIPA guidelines, your library turns off internet filters for those adults who request it. Lately though, there has been an increase in patrons using the library’s computers to access hardcore pornography. While privacy screens and blinders have helped, a number of staff members have indicated that the situation is getting out of hand. Reports of children being exposed to objectionable material, lewd remarks from patrons, and inappropriate gestures are coming in more frequently. Today, you found out a staff member has threatened a lawsuit, claiming the library has allowed a “sexually charged, hostile work environment.” What should you do?
  • 11. • Internet policies appear appropriate. Library is doing • CIPA guidelines are being observed. the right thing • Filters turned off at the request of adults. • Privacy screens and blinder are in use. • Lewd remarks Issues are • Inappropriate gestures behavioral • Minors exposed to objectionable material • What behaviors are prohibited? Answer is Code • What are the consequences? • Make sure staff understand it. of Conduct • Support staff in enforcing it.
  • 12. Your library has video surveillance cameras installed to help deal with petty crimes, vandalism, and graffiti in the library. An elderly man is mugged in the library parking lot. Police ask to see the video footage of the incident. Library policy says that all personally identifiable information about patrons who use the library is confidential by law. What do you do?
  • 13. Why you have cameras • Who may access & how footage is released Policy should say: • When is there a reasonable expectation of privacy • No intent to identify reading or viewing activity Procedure to handle • Who do you notify? • Is there a search warrant, subpoena, or law enforcement court order? requests • Who decides what will be released when? • Videos/photos are “personally identifiable How do you balance information” so subject to ORC 149.132. • We want patrons to feel safe at the library. privacy and safety? • We count on the police to keep us safe.
  • 14. Your policy defines parameters for political petitioners and pamphleteers. There are 75 square feet of space on the left side of the library entrance set aside for petitioning and leafleting. Leafleting groups must reserve the space the in the same way they reserve the meeting room. They are limited to offering petitions and literature on topics of public interest. They cannot distribute coupons or other advertising and cannot approach patrons or leaflet windshields in the library parking lot. One group repeatedly violates these policies. They hound patrons, operate well outside the assigned area, and use the space even when they haven’t reserved it. Your efforts to enforce the policy are met with resistance. You explain that if this group continues to disregard the policy you’ll have no choice but to evict them. They counter by threatening a lawsuit based on their First Amendment rights. They have strong ties to the ACLU, and you believe their threats of a lawsuit are credible. What should you do?
  • 15. • Who can distribute literature Policy should say: • Where the literature can be distributed • What type of literature may be distributed • Reasonable time, place, and manner okay Content-neutral • Restrictions based on the ideas being restrictions: expressed not okay • “Petitioning and distribution of the literature Can prohibit must not interfere with, impede, or disrupt the disruptive behavior: public’s normal use of the library.” • Are content neutral You may be right if • Provide equitable access your policies: • Reasonably restrict time, place, & manner
  • 16. Library cancels White Pride: Violence hinted on YouTube (http://tinyurl.com/4xz4sjg) Librarian Suit: Computer Porn Use Lead to Groping While Children Present (http://tinyurl.com/42zsqej) King County Library System is removing its security cameras (http://tinyurl.com/3zbf6bm) Library leaflet lawsuits are filed; Tea Party Alliance, ACLU work together (http://tinyurl.com/3gs8rvu)
  • 17.
  • 18. Jeff Regensburger, Worthington Libraries • jregensb@worthingtonlibraries.org Amy Switzer, Shaker Heights Public Library • aswitzer@shakerlibrary.org Online • http://www.olc.org/IntellectualFreedom.asp On Twitter • http://twitter.com/olcif