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Legal and Ethical Principles Flashcards

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  1. The 'first sale doctrine' in copyright law allows a library to do which of the following?

    Answer: Lend or resell a lawfully purchased physical copy without permission of the copyright holder

    The first sale doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109) permits the owner of a lawfully purchased copy to lend or resell it without the copyright holder's permission.

  2. A librarian who makes a personnel decision that is influenced by a family member's friendship with one of the candidates is exhibiting what type of ethical problem?

    Answer: Conflict of interest

    Allowing personal relationships to influence professional decisions constitutes a conflict of interest, which violates the ALA Code of Ethics.

  3. Which Georgia state agency oversees public library development, standards, and certification in Georgia?

    Answer: Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)

    Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is the state agency responsible for public library development, certification, and the administration of state and federal library funds.

  4. What does 'challenged material' mean in library ethics and policy?

    Answer: A formal written complaint requesting the removal or restriction of library materials

    A challenged material is one that has been formally challenged through a written complaint requesting its removal or restriction from the collection.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a library practice that upholds the ALA ethical principle of 'confidentiality'?

    Answer: Shredding returned book slips so circulation history is not retained

    Destroying records that could identify patron reading habits is a concrete practice that protects patron confidentiality.

  6. Which federal law requires libraries receiving federal funding to implement policies protecting minors from online predators in addition to internet filtering?

    Answer: CIPA

    CIPA requires libraries receiving E-rate or LSTA funds to have internet safety policies addressing minors' online safety, not just filtering.

  7. A library director creates a policy banning all materials that discuss a specific religion. This policy would most directly violate which legal standard?

    Answer: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

    A government-funded library banning materials based on religious viewpoint violates the First Amendment's protections for free speech and religious expression.