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Coyle, Karen – Library Journal, 2001
Discusses privacy issues related to use of the Internet. Topics include data gathering functions that are built into applications of the World Wide Web; cookies that identify Web site visitors; personal identity information; libraries and privacy, including the need for privacy policies; protecting your privacy; and developing privacy literacy.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Internet, Library Policy, Policy Formation
Young Terrence E., Jr. – Library Media Connection, 2005
Data that is meaningful and purposeful is collected to assess the state of our library media programs, services and policies. The way in which one can develop the skills required to collect, analyze, interpret, present, and use data is presented.
Descriptors: Media Specialists, School Libraries, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Peer reviewedFouty, Kathleen G. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1993
Examines issues regarding the privacy of information contained in patron databases that have resulted from online circulation systems. Topics discussed include library policies to protect information in patron records; ensuring compliance with policies; limiting the data collected; security authorizations; and creating and modifying patron…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Confidential Records, Data Collection, Databases
