Mary Minow is a consultant with LibraryLaw.com. She has worked as an attorney, as a public library branch manager, and as an online database ocnsultant. She has taught as an adjunct professor of library law at San Jose State University's School of Library and Information Science. In addition, she has served as a library commissioner for the Cupertino (Calif.) Public Library, and is currently the president of the California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners. Minow received an A.M.L.S. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a J.D. from Stanford University.
- Description
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
Library makerspaces are truly transformative, inviting library users to create, innovate, and collaborate. But like any cutting-edge initiative, makerspaces also bring up a host of new and unique legal questions. In this first-of-its-kind e-book, three legal experts deliver detailed and reliable answers in plain language for library managers and staff, along with legal citations. Organized in Q and A format for quick reference, this concise resource offers sound advice on such issues as
- key clauses to look for when evaluating insurance coverage;
- American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance;
- how copyright applies to 3-D printing, plus guidance for handling controversial output such as sex toys or swastikas;
- parental release forms for minors;
- what trademark law has to say about action figures and logos;
- how to protect the library from secondary infringement claims; and
- avoiding negligence lawsuits.
Untangling the knotty legal questions surrounding makerspaces, the authors' straightforward answers will empower libraries to use makerspaces to foster a true sense of community.
Preface
Library Liability and Immunity
- Injuries, Makerspaces, and Liability
- Product Liability
- The Library as Provider of Makerspace Equipment
- Intentional Tort (Harm) by a Patron and Library Negligence
- Federal Statutory Protection for Instructions Obtained from Online Sources
- Immunity for Public Employees from Tort Liability Under State Law
- Summary Points
- Notes
Waivers and Releases
- Notes
Free Speech and Privacy
- Free Speech and the Law: Basics
- Makerspaces and Free Speech
- Privacy
- Disclosure of Personal Information
- Notes
Health, Safety, and Disability Access
- Health and Safety
- Disability Access
Copyright
- Copyright Concepts
- Understanding Infringement
- Copyright Issues in Makerspaces
- Notes
Trademark
- Trademark: The Basics
- Identifying Trademarks and Trademark Rights
- Infringement and Trademark Issues in Makerspaces
- Notes
Patents
- Summary Points
- Notes