Patrons’ Privacy Is Teleconference Topic

On December 11, the Network will sponsor a local broadcast of the teleconference SAFEGUARDING OUR PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to Know About the USA PATRIOT Act & Related Anti-Terrorism Measures.

This teleconference is jointly produced and sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries, the American Association of Law Libraries, the Medical Library Association, and the Special Libraries Association.

This teleconference will provide libraries and their governing institutions with an analysis of the implications of the recent anti-terrorism measures, including the USA PATRIOT Act, the Attorney General's Guidelines expanding the investigative powers of the FBI, and the Homeland Security Act.

Panelists will address the key legal issues and policy implications for libraries as well as the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals on the privacy and First Amendment rights of library users. Panelists will also identify steps that institutions need to take to comply with proper search warrants, subpoenas, and wiretap requests from law enforcement.

The broadcast will take place at the Northern New York Library Network’s office in Potsdam, on Wednesday, December 11. The broadcast runs from noon to 3:00 p.m. Please join us for a light lunch before the telecast at 11:30 a.m.

The Network will also sponsor a broadcast of this program at SUNY Plattsburgh. For information on registration, time and place, contact: Cindy at SUNY Plattsburgh at (518) 564-5180.

To register for this or any event, go to the Network’s web site at www.nnyln.org, and click on "Workshops and Training."
You can also register by phone, fax or e-mail at:
Phone: 315-265-1119, or toll-free: 1-877-833-1674
Fax: 315-265-1881
E-mail: cont-ed@northnet.org

Mark Your Calendar...

Nov. 5 - "Microsoft Beginners Access" workshop will be held from 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is a $10 fee and lunch will be included.

Nov. 6 & 7 - "PastPerfect" workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is a $20 fee for both days and lunch is included.

Nov. 12 - "Microsoft Beginners Excel" workshop will be held from 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is a $10 fee and lunch will be included.

Nov. 15 - Soaring To Excellence, "Building Another Bridge: Equal Access to Technology for Special Populations" teleconference will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is no fee and a light lunch will be provided.

Nov. 18 - "Electronic Records 101" workshop will be held from 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is a $10 fee and lunch will be included.

Nov. 28 & 29 - The NNYLN office will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dec. 5 - The NNYLN Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. at the Network office in Potsdam.

Dec. 11 - "Microsoft Beyond Beginners Excel" workshop will be held from 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the NNYLN office in Potsdam. There is a $10 fee and lunch will be included.

Dec. 11 - "Safeguarding Our Patrons’ Privacy" teleconference. (See story above for details.)

Dec. 24 & 25 - The NNYLN office will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

If you would like to sign up for a Network workshop, please call our office at 315-265-1119, toll-free at 877-833-1674; or sign up on-line at www.nnyln.org/newregform.html