| Bonds | |
| Financing Local Improvements | ORS 223.205-223.295 |
| Local Governments and Districts Borrowing | ORS 287A |
| Facilities Financing | ORS 289.005-289.250 |
| Boundary Commissions | ORS 199.410-199.534 |
| Community Learning Centers | |
| Learning Centers | ORS 329.156-329.157 |
| Community Schools | ORS 336.505-336.525 |
| Conflicts of Interest (Governing Boards) | |
| Generally | ORS 244.010-244.047 |
| Local Governments and Districts | ORS 244.160-244.179 |
| Historical Societies | ORS 358.015-358.230 |
| Literacy, Adult | ORS 344.760-344.770 |
| Museums | ORS 358.310-358.440 |
| Nonprofit Organizations (Friends Groups and Foundations) | |
| Generally | ORS 065.001-065.674 |
| Records and Reports | ORS 065.771-065.787 |
| Poet Laureate | ORS 357.925 |
| Public Meetings | ORS 192.610-192.695 |
| Public Notice | ORS 193.010-193.360 |
| Public Records and Reports | ORS 192.001-192.517 |
| State Archivist | |
| Generally | ORS 357.805-357.895 |
| Archiving of Public Records | ORS 192.005-192.170 |
In addition to state and local laws, libraries are also affected by several high-profile federal laws such as the USA PATRIOT Act and CIPA. On this page, we have tried to compile resources to help you understand these laws and the other pressures facing libraries.
In addition to including links to text and discussions of major federal legislation, we have also included some websites that generally discuss library law or legal issues pertaining to libraries, such as copyright law.
Federal Laws
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - Resources from ALA
CPPA, COPA, CIPA: Which is Which? - A summary from ALA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Summary from U.S. Department of Education and text of law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Resources from ALA
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Resources from ALA and text of law
USA Patriot Act - Resources from ALA
Legal Resources for Libraries
Issue Briefs and Reports - Association of American Law Libraries
ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse - State Library of Oregon
Privacy, Security, and Civil Liberties - Association of Research Libraries