GLC - Georgia Librarian Legal and Ethical Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

A police detective visits a Georgia public library and asks the circulation manager for a list of all books checked out by a specific patron, presenting only their badge and a verbal request.
According to Georgia law and ALA principles, what is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that library records are confidential and can only be released with a court order or subpoena.

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Comply with the request immediately to cooperate with law enforcement.

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Provide the records but ask the detective to keep the information confidential.

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Tell the detective to ask the library director, who can release the records at their discretion.

Question 2

A teacher asks a school librarian to make digital copies of an entire 20-page supplementary workbook to distribute to 100 students, as the school does not have the budget to purchase a copy for each student. Which of the four factors of fair use would MOST strongly weigh against this request?

Accepted Answer

The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

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The purpose and character of the use, since it is educational.

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The nature of the copyrighted work, since it is a consumable workbook.

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The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the work as a whole.

Question 3

A Georgia public library receives E-Rate funding to help pay for its internet access. To comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which of the following is the library required to do?

Accepted Answer

Implement a technology protection measure (filter) to block visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.

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Block access to all social media websites for all patrons.

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Prohibit minors from accessing the internet on library computers.

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Require patrons under 17 to have a parent present when using the internet.

Question 4

A public library is designing a new website to better serve its community. To ensure the website is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is a critical principle to incorporate?

Accepted Answer

Providing text alternatives (alt-text) for all meaningful images.

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Using a font size of at least 18pt for all text.

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Offering a text-only version of the website as the sole means of access for users with disabilities.

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Ensuring the website is compatible only with the latest web browsers.

Question 5

A group of parents formally challenges a library display of young adult novels with LGBTQ+ themes, demanding its removal because it violates their personal beliefs. Which article of the ALA's Library Bill of Rights provides the strongest defense for retaining the display?

Accepted Answer

"Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves."

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"A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views."

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"Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment."

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"Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis..."

Question 6

A librarian serves on a statewide committee to select a new vendor for a major database contract. The librarian's spouse is an employee at one of the bidding companies. According to the ALA Code of Ethics, what is the librarian's most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the potential conflict of interest to the committee and be prepared to recuse themselves from the selection process.

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Say nothing, as the spouse's role will not influence their decision.

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Advocate strongly for the spouse's company to help their family's financial interests.

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Participate in the discussion but abstain only from the final vote on that specific vendor.

A police detective visits a Georgia public library and asks the circulation manager for a list of all books checked out by a specific patron, presenting only their badge and a verbal request.According to Georgia law and ALA principles, what is the appropriate response?

A police detective visits a Georgia public library and asks the circulation manager for a list of all books checked out by a specific patron, presenting only their badge and a verbal request.
According to Georgia law and ALA principles, what is the appropriate response?