Sites with information and commentary about the USA PATRIOT Act's effects on libraries and bookstores.
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LibGuide for the effect of the Patriot Act on library use regarding intellectual freedom, freedom of speech, privacy and the freedom to read. From the American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom.
PATRIOT Act awareness materials from librarian.net.
Commentary on "a battle to preserve Americans' freedoms." [Seattle Post-Intelligencer]
Summary essay by Jessamyn West on librarians' response to the act.
(September 09, 2004)
Comments a face-off between the American Library Association and Attorney General John Ashcroft. [New York Times Magazine]
(September 28, 2003)
Information article by Jessamyn West on the Patriot Act.
(May 12, 2003)
Libraries destroy patron records to preserve privacy. [NY Times]
(April 04, 2003)
Report on a library teleconference about dealing with new legislation. [NY Times]
(December 11, 2002)
Slashdot article and discussion about the gag orders for FBI library investigations.
(September 20, 2002)
LibGuide for the effect of the Patriot Act on library use regarding intellectual freedom, freedom of speech, privacy and the freedom to read. From the American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Commentary on "a battle to preserve Americans' freedoms." [Seattle Post-Intelligencer]
PATRIOT Act awareness materials from librarian.net.
Summary essay by Jessamyn West on librarians' response to the act.
(September 09, 2004)
Comments a face-off between the American Library Association and Attorney General John Ashcroft. [New York Times Magazine]
(September 28, 2003)
Information article by Jessamyn West on the Patriot Act.
(May 12, 2003)
Libraries destroy patron records to preserve privacy. [NY Times]
(April 04, 2003)
Report on a library teleconference about dealing with new legislation. [NY Times]
(December 11, 2002)
Slashdot article and discussion about the gag orders for FBI library investigations.
(September 20, 2002)
