Privacy in the 21st century
Subtitle: issues for public, school, and academic libraries
By: Helen R. Adams ... [et al.] ; foreword by Judith Krug
Contributors: Adams, Helen R., 1943-
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
Subjects: Library surveillance -- United States; Confidential communications -- Library records -- United States; Library users -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States; Privacy, Right of -- United States
Other titles: Privacy in the twenty-first century
Description: "This timely book explores important privacy issues in public, school, and academic libraries. In particular, the title discusses the effect that technology has had on personal privacy in these settings, including the impact of issues of accessibility to online databases and other online information sources on personal privacy. The laws affecting personal privacy and privacy in library settings are explained and discussed in depth. Special attention is given to the USA Patriot Act. Appendices with core privacy documents, sample privacy and confidentiality policies, and outlines for privacy audits to be implemented in staff training situations (in all library types) add to the practicality of the book for librarians. This helpful handbook provides a much-needed guide to these complex issues."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index