July 2003

Anchorage School Library Vandalized
Posted July 14, 2003.
Arson Blamed in University of Georgia Library Fire
Posted July 28, 2003.
Baker and Taylor Purchased by Chicago Firm
Posted July 14, 2003.
Bush Names Joan R. Challinor Chair of NCLIS
Posted July 28, 2003.
Chat Room Use in Library Leads to Alleged Assault of Teen
Posted July 21, 2003.
FCC Gives Public Libraries a Year to Install Filters per CIPA
Posted July 28, 2003.
Fire Damages Iowa Public Library
Posted July 28, 2003.
Former Mesa Employee Files $750,000 Sex-Harassment Claim
Posted July 3, 2003.
Funding Showdown for Tennessee Libraries
Posted July 28, 2003.
Haverhill Trustees Threaten Lawsuit over Library's Budget
Posted July 28, 2003.
House Bill Seeks Public Domain for Federally Funded Research
Posted July 3, 2003.
House Committee Widens Probe of E-Rate Abuse
Posted July 21, 2003.
House Votes to Restrict Patriot Act Searches, but Blocks Library Measure
Posted July 28, 2003.
FCC, IMLS to Issue CIPA Guidelines; ALA Plans to Meet with Filter-Makers
Posted July 3, 2003.
L.A. County Restores Library Funding, but California Remains in Limbo
Posted July 3, 2003.
Library Destroyed by Arson Donates Thousands of Surplus Books
Posted July 21, 2003.
Library Staffer Says She Was Reprimanded for Discussing Gay Rights Case
Posted July 21, 2003.
Minneapolis PL Cuts Staff, Hours
Posted July 14, 2003.
National Library of Education Undergoes Major Staffing Loss
Posted July 14, 2003.
New ALA Website Gets Some First Aid
Posted July 14, 2003.
San Antonio Board Places Director on Leave
Posted July 28, 2003.
Springfield, Mass., Takes Library Reins from Private Association
Posted July 14, 2003.
Tennessee Wants Books Back If Libraries Cut Funds
Posted July 21, 2003.
Texas Commissioner Wants Library to Drop ALA Membership
Posted July 21, 2003.
Toronto Hospital Librarian Goes to Court over SARS
Posted July 14, 2003.
UNESCO to Sponsor Second Assessment Mission to Iraq
Posted July 3, 2003.