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University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LIBM-6095: Legal and Ethical Issues in School Libraries

Candidates explore four legal issues that school librarians face, together with corresponding ethical dilemmas: 1) copyright and fair use; 2) minors’ privacy in the school library; 3) intellectual freedom including the First Amendment, filtering, self-censorship, and challenges to library and classroom resources; and 4) barriers to equitable access to library resources and services. Candidates will review relevant legal requirements; consider ethical implications in school library situations; seek guidance in the professions’ core principles and policy statements; query experts and practicing school librarians regarding ethical issues through blogging, virtual meetings, and other social media tools; and determine best practices for today’s dynamic educational environment.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Education



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