Libraries, Museums, and Archives: Legal Issues and Ethical Challenges in the New Information Era

Book Overview

How can libraries, museums, and archives update their policies to balance legal requirements with the needs of their users? Although such issues have always permeated the information environment, traditional responses are no longer enough. This in-depth treatment provides concrete background and guidelines for every library, museum, or archive, no matter what the size or mission.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810840855
• ISBN13: 9780810840850
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.4"