The Special Libraries Association has joined with the American Association of Law Libraries, American Library Association, the Medical Library Association, and the Association of Research Libraries in sponsoring a satellite teleconference on December 11, 2002 at 12:00-3:00 p.m. EST.:

"SAFEGUARDING OUR PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to Know About the USA PATRIOT Act & Related Anti-Terrorism Measures."

This teleconference will provide libraries and their governing institutions with an analysis of the implications of the recent anti-terrorism measures, including the USA PATRIOT Act, the Attorney General's Guidelines expanding the investigative powers of the FBI, and the Homeland Security Act. Panelists will address the key legal issues and policy implications for libraries as well as the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals on the privacy and First Amendment rights of library users. Panelists will also identify steps that institutions need to take to comply with proper search warrants, subpoenas, and wiretap requests from law enforcement.

PANELISTS:

  • Tracy Mitrano, Policy Advisor, Director of Computer Law and Policy, Office of the Vice President for Information Technology, Cornell University
  • James Neal, Vice President and University Librarian, Columbia University Libraries
  • Gary Strong, Director, Queens Borough Public Library
  • Thomas M. Susman, Partner, Ropes & Gray, Washington, DC

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Librarians
Legal Counsels
Library Administrators/Executives
Library Governing Board Members
Information Technologists
State Networks/Consortia Staff

REGISTER at http://db.arl.org/patriot/default.html

COST: By November 1: $350 each for 1-3 sites; After November 1: $400 each for 1-3 sites. Pricing for additional sites is also available.

For more information, please see http://www.arl.org/patriot/index.html

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