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April 21, 2011Mary Minow, J.D., A.M.L.S.
E-Government Questions: helping users navigate online government resources without practicing law!
Help them find information.Don’t tell them what to do.
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Libraries and E-government 26 million+ people used public library
computers to get government/legal info Over half downloaded forms
e.g. Social Security, Medicare, tax forms Almost half submitted from library
Over 80% said they gothelp (it worked)
http://tascha.washington.edu/usimpact/documents/OPP4ALL_ExecSumm.pdf
Opportunity for All. (IMLS-2010-RES-01). Institute of Museum and Library Services. Washington, D.C. (2010)
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http://www.plinternetsurvey.org/images/state_one_pagers_2011/E-Gov/CA-EgovOnePager2011.pdf
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Agenda1. Legal information, not advice2. Staff and volunteer training3. Nuts and bolts4. Who me, liable? 5. Sources – laws, cases
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Legal Disclaimer• Legal information
•Not legal advice!
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1. Legal Information, Not Advice
Legal informationLegal informationFacts about law and Facts about law and the legal processthe legal process
Legal adviceLegal adviceAdvice about the Advice about the course of action course of action someone someone should should taketake to further his to further his or her own best or her own best interestsinterests
Public Libraries and Access to Justice: What Public Librarians Can Do
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Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
Okay help tab through forms
point to instructions, pathfinders
Not okay answer “should I ... ?” interpret “what do they mean by … ?” tell what words to use in legal docs
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Don’t advise what to do.
Legal informationLegal information Show websites, indexesShow websites, indexes
Legal adviceLegal adviceRecommend specific options,Recommend specific options,
Opinions, conjecture, predictionsOpinions, conjecture, predictionsPublic Libraries and Access to Justice: What Public Librarians Can Do
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Online Forms
Okay to help navigate forms.
However, patron should:*choose form
*supply all information
*click SUBMITwww.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/
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Locating the Law / Public Access to Legal Information www.aallnet.org/chapter/scall/locating.htm
Southern California
Association of Law
Libraries
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Unauthorized Practice of Law
California: Business and Professions Code Sect. 6125 et seq. –
misdemeanor: year in jail or fine of $1000
Other states:Directory of Unlicensed Practice of Law Committees (2010)
http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/cpr/clientpro/cp_dir_upl.pdf
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E-Government Policy
http://www.pascolibraries.org/files/policies/egovernmentservicepolicy.pdf
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2. Staff and Volunteer Training
“I am not an expert…”
“I can show you how to look and you can decide…”
User types passwords, SS# …Teach strong passwordsCaution users to safeguard info
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Refrain from:
• Clicking “SUBMIT” (may certify it’s true)… but remind patron to SUBMIT
• Co-signing forms (e.g. “person helping fill out form”)
• Typing in social security numbers, passwords etc… (if you help someone with typing)
• Don’t keep user files (e.g. faxes with personal info)
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http://data.ca.gov/index.html
Lead Patrons to State and Local Resources
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http://techblog.ca.gov/?p=1474
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http://infopeople.org/training/accessing-and-using-free-government-information-0
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Florida
http://www.gethelpflorida.org/
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3. Nuts and Bolts
http://bestpractices.ca.gov/State%20IT%20Policies.ashx
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http://egovflorida.pbworks.com/w/page/26078233/Best-Practices-for-Patron
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http://egovflorida.pbworks.com/w/page/26078342/Best-Practice-Summary-for-Libraries-and-Library-Staff
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Keyloggers: Serious Threat
• Furniture to lock away vulnerable areas of computer
• Keep computers in easy view
• Visual check when helping someone
DANGER: Record every keystroke, passwords etc.
http://egovflorida.pbworks.com/w/page/26765186/Physical-Security
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4. Who me, liable? The Library?
• Can I go to jail?• Negligence• Discrimination and speech
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CriminalLaw and Order
Criminal Intent
Has a library user ever asked your help to falsify info?
Yes No Not Sure
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If found to be Unauthorized Practice of Law …
isolated – likely to get cease and desist
ongoing – civil prosecution
extreme cases – criminal prosecution
Florida Bar Chapter 10. Rules Governing the Investigation and Prosecution of the Unlicensed Practice of Law
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Don’t knowingly help someone commit fraud
... with e-gov or any reference inquiry
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http://www.gethelpflorida.org/help.shtml
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http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/federallegislation/govinfo/egovernment/index.cfm
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Can a library patron sue me if I make a mistake
answering a question?
Yes No Not Sure
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Negligence and Personal Liability
Public employees not liable for injuries resulting from acts or omissions resulting from exercise of discretion
unless bad faith
Calif. Govt Code Sect. 820 et seq.
…honest mistakes not a problem
mistakes
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Unhappy Library User Must Show…
•Duty •Breach•Harm Disclaimer
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Can a library patron sue the LIBRARY if I err?
Yes No Not Sure
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Don’t undertake a duty
Undertaker’s doctrine assume a duty
“come to us, we are the experts!”“you can rely on us”
Better – “I am not an expert”“Here’s a list of forms to look at”
*** DISCLAIMERS ****
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Library staff cannot give users legal, financial or medical advice and are not case workers. Library staff may assist users in searching for E-resources, but may not advise users on specific forms, sign or submit forms for users.
The Library is not responsible for the content found on other government agencies’ websites. The Library cannot guarantee that other government agencies will receive forms or information submitted from library computers or act on them appropriately.
The Library uses best efforts to ensure network security. Nevertheless, the user assumes all responsibility for the use of the Library’s network, including interference with the user’s data, laptop or other device.
The Library is not liable for the loss or compromise of any confidential or sensitive, or any other information, nor for any and all damages resulting from that loss or compromise.
SAMPLE DISCLAIMER
based in part on Pasco County Library System
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Breach
Don’t “sign” or submit for users
“I certify everything is accurate”
User’s responsibility
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Harm
Courts:
No harm if there’s an administrative remedy
even if inadequate
Fair Hearing Requests
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Network Security Liability
•Duty no promises•Breach poor security•Harm stolen identity
Disclaimer
keylogger
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Discrimination and Disability
Many lawsuits against library make discrimination claims - race, disability, etc.
Treat everyone the same.
Make accommodations.
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First Amendment
Speech restrictions should be content neutral
… including cell phone policies
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5. Resources
http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/presentations/index.cfmhttp://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/egovtoolkit/index.cfm
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www.egovflorida.org
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Nancy Fredericks, Pasco County Library Systemhttp://pascolibraries.org/egovtools.shtml
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http://www.ii.fsu.edu/content/download/33151/207451/FLA_E_gov_Handout_Apr3_10.pdf
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http://cipeg.umd.edu/teaching/egovcon.html
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Summary Recommendations
Emphasize staff does not give advice Click-through disclaimers and personal interactions
User types in social security numbers, passwords…
User clicks e-signature
Do not keep user files
Network security best practices
Treat all users equally, including cell phone policies
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“Help them find information.
Don’t tell them what to do.”