My Account Wish List
Advanced Search
Print - Close Window
www.greenwood.com/catalog/LU2091.aspx
All Greenwood Products
Privacy in the 21st Century Issues for Public, School, and Academic Libraries
Helen R. Adams, Robert F. Bocher, Carol A. Gordon, Elizabeth Barry-Kessler
ISBN: 1-59158-209-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-209-0
264 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 6/30/2005
List Price: $42.00 (UK Sterling Price: £28.95)
Discount Price: $21.00 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [A]n extremely useful and timely guide to the privacy issues and concerns encountered in libraries....[t]he book's greatest contributions are raising the awareness of privacy issues and trends in libraries and providing a handbook for navigating the sticky privacy issues that practicing librarians face every day on the job. Privacy in the 21st Century is an excellent resource, one to keep on hand for consultation and frequent referral.
    —InterActions: UCLA Journal of Education and Information Studies     2006
  • This book examines privacy protections under state and federal law, as well as threats to privacy from various federal surveillance programs, and privacy issues relating to Internet use. Separate chapters address the different library settings, and the appendices include sample privacy audits and privacy policies.
    —The Journal of Academic Librarianship     2006
  • These authors have done an excellent job of dealing with the issues for not only teacher-librarians, but for all school professionals. This book is required reading for an update on a very important issue.
    —Teacher Librarian     December 2005
  • [V]aluable to any library currently reviewing its policies relating to privacy and confidentiality.
    —College & Research Libraries     March 2006
  • Authors Helen R. Adams, Robert F. Bocher, Carol A. Gordon, and Elizabeth Barry-Kessler discuss recent laws--including the USA Patriot Act--that have had an impact on individual privacy, and explore specific issues for each type of library. They consider the future of privacy and include sample privacy and confidentiality policies.
    —American Libraries     October 2005
  • For those who need a single-volume compendium of ALA positions and documents regarding privacy/confidentiality, emerging technologies, and their impact on privacy/confidentiality concerns and issues now and in the future, this work meets that need.
    —Library Journal     2/15/2006
Description: Concentrating on privacy issues in public, school and academic libraries, this title pays particular attention to the effect of technology on personal privacy in these settings. In depth discussions of the laws effecting personal privacy and privacy in library settings will be explored. Recent laws enacted that impact individual privacy are discussed and explained. 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 types of libraries will add to the practicality of the book for individual librarians. It will be both a helpful handbook and a guide to encourage further study on these complex issues. Of particular interest is the impact of personal privacy on issues of accessibility to online databases and other online information in academic libraries.
Table of Contents:
  • Dedications
    Foreword
    Introduction
    An Overview of Privacy in the U.S.
    Privacy and Emerging Technologies
    Privacy and Libraries in a Changing
    Privacy Issues for Public Libraries
    Privacy Issues in K-12 School Library Media Centers
    Privacy Issues for Academic Libraries
    Privacy Resources for Educators and Librarians
    The Future of Privacy
    Appendix I: Core ALA Documents Relating to Privacy in Libraries
    Appendix II: Privacy Audit Documents
    Appendix III: Privacy and Confidentiality Policies
    Glossary
About the Author: Helen R. Adams is a retired School Library Media Specialist.

Robert F. Bocher is a State Public Library Consultant in Wisconsin.

Carol A. Gordon is Head of Pickering Educational Resources Library and Associate Professor of Education, Boston University.

Elizabeth Barry-Kessler is an Attorney specializing in privacy and First Amendment issues.
LCC Class: 342
PDF Catalogs:
LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf
All rights reserved. Copyright © 1999-2009 ABC-CLIO
130 Cremona Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93117 805-968-1911