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Serving alcohol at the public library is not the norm. But it is not out of the realm of possibility that the library could host an event in which the participants wish to serve alcohol. For example, imagine a retirement party for a long-time library employee which occurs after operational Read more…
The term “net neutrality” refers to the concept that internet service providers should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without improper discrimination in favor of particular applications, sites, or services. According to the American Library Association (“ALA”), net neutrality is important to maintain for the purpose of Read more…
In June 2018, the American Library Association (“ALA”) adopted a revision to its meeting rooms interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. The revision stated: Public libraries are bound by the First Amendment and the associated law governing access to a designated public forum. A publicly funded library is not Read more…