Professional Liability Issues for the Library and Information Professionals

Paul D. Healey

ISBN 10: 1555706096 / ISBN 13: 9781555706098

Published by Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, US, 2008

About this Item

In this clearly written and easy-to-understand guide, Healey explains the threat of potential liabilities, and most importantly, recommends how to avoid them. This vital guide clarifies how liability issues differ not only between institutions - public libraries, academic libraries, museums - but also between varying information related jobs like reference librarianship and cataloguing. The book's introduction covers basic issues - enforcement mechanisms, defenses to claims and more - and follows with specific theories - negligence, malpractice, defamation and material torts, and more. Also covered are potential sources of claims, and suggestions for actions to take should you be faced with one. Audits, checklists, and sample policies are included for those wishing to further enhance their knowledge concerning a top legal issue among today's information professionals.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Professional Liability Issues for the Library and Information Professionals
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555706096
• ISBN 13: 9781555706098
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In this clearly written and easy-to-understand guide, Healey explains the threat of potential liabilities, and most importantly, recommends how to avoid them. This vital guide clarifies how liability issues differ not only between institutions - public libraries, academic libraries, museums - but also between varying information related jobs like reference librarianship and cataloguing. The book's introduction covers basic issues- enforcement mechanisms, defenses to claims and more - and follows with specific theories -negligence, malpractice, defamation and material torts, and more. Also covered are potential sources of claims, and suggestions for actions to take should you be faced with one. Audits, checklists, and sample policies are included for those wishing to further enhance their knowledge concerning a top legal issue among today's information professionals.