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Joint Spring Workshop 2004 - The USA Patriot Act: What It Means for Your Library, What It Means for You

WHAT: The USA PATRIOT Act has been a controversial piece of legislation ever since its enactment in the weeks following September 11, 2001. Supporters hail it as a necessary tool to fight terrorism and prevent future attacks. Opponents questions its provisions for expanded police powers and raise concerns about privacy issues. Library and library records are specifically mentioned in the Act making it a law that is of particular importance to the information profession. The program’s speakers will give an overview of the Act, discuss its policy implications for libraries and look ahead to future amending legislation.

Speakers include Representative Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Professor David Cole (Georgetown University Law Center), Mr. Chuck Rosenberg (Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Attorney General), and Ms. Lara Flint (Staff Counsel, Center for Democracy and Technology).

WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - Registration opens 8:30 am, program begins at 9:00 am (See note below for security information)

WHERE: Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mumford Room, 6th Fl., 101 Independence Avenue, SE (Metro Blue & Orange Lines - Capitol South Station). NOTE - The Library of Congress does not open to visitors until 8:30am. You will need to go through security to enter the building. Please arrive promptly at 8:30, so that we can begin our program on time at 9:00 a.m.

SPONSORS: Law Librarians’ Society of Washington, DC (LLSDC) – Lead Sponsor; District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA); Special Libraries Association, Washington, DC Chapter (DC-SLA) and Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC)

COST & REGISTRATION: $40 Members, $25 Students and $55 Non-Members (Includes continental breakfast and lunch of assorted sandwiches and side salads, cookies and beverages.)

Registration deadline is Friday, May 7, 2004. Make checks payable to Joint Spring Workshop. No purchase orders. No training request forms. No credit cards.

Complete and mail the registration form below with payment to:

Lee Wisel
Weis Library
Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Questions about this event? Carla Evans at CEvans@proskauer.com or 202/416-6823.
The JSW complies with ADA. We can accommodate your needs provided you contact us by April 27, 2004.

Registration Form (Joint Spring Workshop 2004, 5/18/04):

Name ___________________________________________________
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Phone: __________________ E-mail: _______________________

Member ($40)___ Nonmember ($55)___ Student ($25)____

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