Privacy and Libraries
What You Need to Know about Privacy Law by U.S. privacy laws are confusing and hard to interpret. This book provides clear, substantive guidance to educators who work with minors in these rapidly changing, technological times.
Privacy and Confidentiality Issues by Call Number: KF4315 .C47 2009 - Young Library 4th FloorPublication Date: 2009In this clear and concise guide set up in a frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) format, First Amendment attorney and litigation expert Chmara shares her decades of experience in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language.
Privacy in the 21st Century by Call Number: KF4858.L5 P76 2005 - Law Library 2nd FloorPublication Date: 2005Concentrating 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.
Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your Academic Library by Call Number: Z675.U5 J72 2009 - Young Library 5th FloorPublication Date: 2009Jones uses her expertise to offer an intellectual freedom title tailored to the academic library environment. This title presents a number of scenarios in which intellectual freedom is at risk and includes case studies that provide narrative treatment of common situations tailored to your library.
American Library Association
Liberty, Privacy & Surveillance
ALA’s extensive First Amendment, liberty and privacy principles guide the association’s work in the federal legislative and policy arenas as well as at the state and local levels in order to protect personal privacy based upon a long standing commitment to patron privacy.
Liberty, Privacy & Surveillance. (n.d.). Retrieved August 13, 2014, from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/privacyconfidentiality
Library of Bill Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
Library Bill of Rights. (n.d.). Retrieved August 1, 2014, from http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
Library Public Computer Use Guidelines
Resource Search - UK Libraries University of Kentucky Libraries. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2014, from http://libraries.uky.edu/page.php?lweb_id=288
University of Kentucky Libraries
The University of Kentucky Libraries strives to maintain the privacy of its users and recognizes the confidentiality of information sought or received and materials consulted, and/or borrowed by Library patrons, and will do its utmost to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of users to freely access information. Personally identifiable information and other information retain g to the access of library materials and information will not be disclosed except as required and authorized by law.
Intellectual Freedom
Privacy in the Academic Library
Privacy in the Academic Library.wmv. (2011, November 20). Retrieved August 13, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFYwZCGYHc0
Choose Privacy
Choose Privacy Week is a new initiative that invites people into a national conversation about privacy rights in a digital age. The campaign gives individuals the resources to think critically and make more informed choices about their privacy.