Name: Law for Librarians: Public Libraries
Start: 2026-04-23T09:30:00-0400
End: 2026-04-23T10:20:00-0400

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Law for Librarians: Public Libraries

Thursday April 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

200 B

This session, led by the ALA Law for Librarians (L4L) trainers for the state of Tennessee, will provide an introduction to everything librarians need to know about the law to preserve and protect themselves and their libraries. Topics covered will include an overview of TN's legislative process and any current legislation pertaining to libraries; how to conduct legal research and track legislation; 1st Amendment law, obscenity, and censorship cases; public forum designations; library boards and legal representation; and privacy protections for library patrons. Note: a session devoted to school librarians is planned for TASL.

Speakers

Sara Coffman

Evelyn Hunter

Youth Services Supervisor, Chattanooga Public Library

Xan Lasko

Member Presenter

Xan is a recently retired high school librarian and library advocate. She also taught fourth and sixth grade in the elementary realm. Currently, she is chair of TASL’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, the co-chair of the Tennessee Library Ecosystem Coalition (TLEC), a member of the... Read More →

Law for Librarians TNLA Presentation pdf Public Libraries pdf

Thursday April 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
200 B

Program Session

2026 TNLA Conference

Sara Coffman

Evelyn Hunter

Xan Lasko

Attendees (62)

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2026 TNLA Conference

Sara Coffman

Evelyn Hunter

Xan Lasko

Attendees (62)

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