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Asking COVID-19 symptomatic patrons to leave

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In regards to COVID-19 when libraries do reopen, (and allow people in) is it advisable to ask customers to leave the public building if they are exhibiting any visible COVID symptoms

Working from home during reopening

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I work at a public library that is gradually reopening to the public. We employ quite a few librarians who trend older and have underlying health conditions.

Trustees and First Amendment

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Our municipal library recently revised its by-laws, and the revisions were approved by four of our five elected trustees.

Employee Identity Theft

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I was recently contacted by my employer stating that someone had applied for unemployment benefits using my Social Security number name and Job title.

Digitizing legally owned choral music

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Is it permissible to make digital copies of choral music that is legally owned by the institution to students in choral and instrumental ensembles?

Fair Use in Uncertain Times

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In the spring, it was clear academic libraries providing digital resources were in a state of emergency and fair use restrictions were loosened.