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Managing First Amendment Audits and Social Media are an ongoing challenge for public and school libraries. The webinar will share legal basics and the policies and procedures that can help libraries respond to these challenges. Staff will know how to navigate a First Amendment audit and how to manage the libraries’ social media platform, as well as how to handle social media posts that other groups share.
This webinar hosted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association provides an excellent overview of so-called First Amendment Audits and we recommend this to all library directors for an high level overview of the issues, legality and preparation of staff. Link has the webinar recording and slides.
Time Stamp: 33:35 discusses what to do about other customers
Time Stamp: 44:41 Q& A begins with a question about libraries
Time Stamp: 55:50 Q& A on filming minors