Professional liability issues for librarians and information professionals / Paul D. Healey.

Author/creator Healey, Paul D.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., ©2008.
Descriptionxviii, 236 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Librarians--Malpractice. --United States.
Library legislation--United States.

SeriesLegal advisor for librarians, educators & information professionals ; no. 2
Legal advisor for librarians, educators & information professionals ; no. 2. ^A629854
Contents Understanding liability -- Torts, contracts, and other legal issues -- Information professionals and liability -- Potential sources of liability claims for information professionals -- Specific professional liability issues for librarians -- Liability issues for law and medical librarians -- Specific professional liability issues for information brokers -- Specific professional liability issues for archivists and curators -- Proactive approaches to liability issues -- Training suggestions -- Policy suggestions -- Liability audits.
Local noteLittle-347884--305131054403T
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2008027609
ISBN9781555706098 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1555706096 (pbk. : alk. paper)