A Librarian Prepares for Invasions of Privacy

John E. Ulmschneider, director of the library system at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been preparing for the possibility that federal law-enforcement agents could suddenly show up at the campus and ask his staff for information about the reading habits of specific patrons. Prior to September 11, such a request would have seemed outrageous. But under the USA Patriot Act, which was enacted in October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is allowed extra authority to track suspected

Digital or Print Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.