Linda H. Lord Director, Library Development Maine State Library 64 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Telephone 207-287-5620 Fax 207-287-5624 E-mail [log in to unmask] http://www.arl.org/patriot/index.html SAFEGUARDING OUR PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to Know About the USA PATRIOT Act & Related Anti-Terrorism Measures December 11, 2002 12:00-3:00 PM EST What do the PATRIOT Act, the revised FBI Guidelines, and other Homeland Security measures mean for all types of librarians and library patrons? How should librarians respond to requests from law enforcement for patron information? What policies and procedures should be implemented at libraries? What tools or resources are available to help librarians understand the changing landscape and respond with confidence to law enforcement requests? This teleconference will provide libraries and their governing institutions with an analysis of the implications of the recent anti-terrorism measures. This will include identifying steps that institutions need to take to comply with proper search warrants, subpoenas, and wiretap requests from law enforcement. Panelists will address the key legal issues and policy implications for libraries and address the impact of any legislative and regulatory proposals on the privacy and First Amendment rights of library users.