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Cottam, Keith M. – Library Journal, 1987
This brief history of equal employment opportunity cases from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to 1986 Supreme Court cases summarizes the viewpoints of those who don't support it. Librarians are urged to accept the premise that equal employment opportunity is the law and that compliance is in everyone's best interests. (EM)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Legislation, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Mika, Joseph J.; Shuman, Bruce A. – American Libraries, 1988
Review of employment laws affecting libraries includes definitions of qualified personnel, laws pertaining to medical and honesty testing, affirmative action, and sexual harassment. Laws covering crime within libraries are also discussed, as well as problems with existing legislation. (CLB)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Crime, Employment Practices, Legal Responsibility
Peer reviewedKacena, Carolyn – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Describes the situations encountered in an academic library when hiring and training hearing impaired individuals as technicians in the library's cataloging department, as well as the support systems and training modifications used for these employees. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Affirmative Action, American Sign Language, Employment Practices
