The USA Patriot Act is at the crux of local librarians' concerns. Passed less than two months after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, the law allows federal law enforcement officials access to electronic information previously considered to be private.
Library officials to mull privacy
, For the Valley Independent
Monday, February 10, 2003
Librarians have a tradition of protecting their patrons' right to know, read or access whatever book or document they choose and the right to do so privately.
But a federal counter-terrorism law conflicts
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