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PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY.

Authors :
Adams, Helen R.
Source :
American Libraries. Nov2002, Vol. 33 Issue 10, p44. 4p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses the privacy rights of youth library patrons. Importance of being able to seek information without being monitored; Interviews with school library media specialists and youth services librarians about what privacy issues affect young patrons; Privacy issues related to the circulation records of students and requests for assistance to find information on sensitive issues; Protection of computer and Internet records and of personal passwords; Parents who believe they have a right to know about the reading habits of children. INSET: PRIVACY ACTIVISM, NEWS, AND SOFTWARE TOOLS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
33
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7712600