Law & Virtual Programming

11/19/2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

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Admission

Free

Location

Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.

Summary

The pandemic forced public libraries to create new ways of offering programming and services to their communities. Many of these efforts have been continued into the post-pandemic world. This session will cover the legal implications of virtual library programming and what libraries should consider as they create welcoming and fun content for the "new normal."

Description

Public libraries have devised new ways of offering services using virtual platforms like Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. What was inspired by a pandemic has persisted as an addition and creative way to engage a diverse array of patrons - including those unable to physically get to the library. This session reviews legal implications to libraries of virtual programming, from copyright to privacy.

Participants in this session will be able to:

Identify legal pitfalls in certain types of virtual programming events.
Describe strategies for addressing potential legal problems in virtual programs.

Instructor information: Clare D. Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan

The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.