Protecting Patron Privacy: Vendors, Libraries, and Patrons Each Have a Role to Play (Ayre)
Protecting patron privacy involves several activities including responsibly managing the data we store about patrons and their use of the… read more
Physical-equivalent privacy (Salo)
Hat-tip Carrie Preston! This article introduces and applies the concept of “physical-equivalent privacy” to evaluate the appropriateness of data collection… read more
Addressing the Alarming Systems of Surveillance Built By Library Vendors
Two major library vendors—RELX and Thomson Reuters—have been building sophisticated, global systems of surveillance that include online tracking technologies, massive… read more
Alexa, Are You Listening? An Exploration of Smart Voice Assistant Use and Privacy in Libraries (ITAL)
Smart voice assistants have expanded from personal use in the home to applications in public services and educational spaces. The… read more
Librarians’ Attitudes Regarding Information and Internet Privacy – Zimmer
This article reports findings from a new survey measuring librarians’ views on privacy rights and protecting library users’ privacy. The… read more
Information Ethics and Academic Libraries: Data Privacy in the Era of Big Data (Prindle & Loos)
The evolution of data collection practices in education is having a powerful and transformative effect on educational assessment practices. Increasing… read more
Elsevier Has Deployed an End-user Tracking Tool for Security. Should Users Be Concerned About Their Privacy?
Carpenter, T. A. (2020, October 13). Elsevier has deployed an end-user tracking tool for security. Should users be concerned about… read more
Tip of the Hat – Becky Yoose and LDH [Library Data Hat] Consulting Services
If it’s cutting edge commentary on privacy in libraries you seek, look no further than the Tip of the Hat… read more
Library Privacy Policy Template – Library Freedom Project
Library Freedom provides this Library Privacy Policy Template with considerations for developing or updating your local privacy policy: Library Privacy… read more