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There is an upcoming satellite teleconference called "SAFEGUARDING OUR
PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to Know About the USA PATRIOT
Act & Related Anti-Terrorism Measures". This teleconference is being
sponsored by the American Association of Law Libraries, the American Library
Association, the Association of Research Libraries, the Medical Library
Association and the Special Libraries Association.
**At this time, the Texas State Library is investigating the possibility of
purchasing a VERY limited number (5-6) of downlink licenses for this
teleconference. More details will follow at a later date should funds and
host sites be secured. In the meantime, this information is provided here
for your information only, in the event that your institution has satellite
teleconference capabilities and would like to make its own arrangements for
purchasing and downlinking this program. If you decide to do so, and if you
are willing to have other librarians from your community attend this
teleconference, please notify me and I can assist in notifying librarians in
your region.**
SATELLITE TELECONFERENCE
TITLE: SAFEGUARDING OUR PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to
Know About the USA PATRIOT Act & Related Anti-
Terrorism Measures
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2002
TIME: 11:00-2:00 PM CST (12:00-3:00 PM EST)
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act" (USA PATRIOT Act) was
designed to broaden the surveillance capabilities of law enforcement
following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Act contains new
provisions governing criminal and foreign intelligence investigations and in
so doing, affects state and local privacy laws. Since its passage on October
26, 2001, many libraries have seen an increase in law enforcement inquiries.
Authorities have sought access to patron records, including electronic mail
and other electronic communications. On May 30, 2002, the Attorney General
issued Guidelines that expand the FBI's investigative powers. On July 16,
President Bush announced a "National Strategy for Homeland Security." All of
these measures have profound implications for libraries and their patrons'
privacy.
* What do the PATRIOT Act, the revised FBI Guidelines, and other
Homeland Security measures mean for all types of
librarians and library patrons?
* How should librarians respond to requests from law enforcement for
patron information?
* What policies and procedures should be implemented at libraries?
* What tools or resources are available to help librarians understand
the changing landscape and respond with confidence
to law enforcement requests?
This teleconference will provide libraries and their governing institutions
with an analysis of the implications of the recent anti-terrorism measures.
This will include identifying steps that institutions need to take to comply
with proper search warrants, subpoenas, and wiretap requests from law
enforcement. Panelists will address the key legal issues and policy
implications for libraries and address the impact of any legislative and
regulatory proposals on the privacy and First Amendment rights of library
users.
As cultural and living symbols of the freedoms that Americans cherish,
libraries will continue to strive for a balance between access to
information for all, the privacy rights of our users, and the responsibility
to cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE DOWNLINK LICENSES FOR YOUR INSTITUTION:
http://www.arl.org/patriot/
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Naomi Dominguez
Distance Learning Consultant
Library Development Division
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
512-936-2586
512-463-8800 (fax)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us
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