Books and Browsers.

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Title:	Books and Browsers.
Authors:	BRANTLEY, PETER¹ (AUTHOR)
Source:	Publishers Weekly. 1/5/2015, Vol. 262 Issue 1, p20-21. 2p.
Subject Terms:	Internet access for library users, Library security, Internet privacy, Libraries & the Internet, Data security failures
Abstract:	The article discusses the issue of libraries protecting patron Internet privacy while still collecting data on patron usage patterns. Topics include how librarians can be aware of advertising networks on the Internet, the issue of data breaches of library systems including an attack against the Wyoming State University Library in Laramie, Wyoming, and how data collection and tracking are an integral part of Internet usage.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the issue of libraries protecting patron Internet privacy while still collecting data on patron usage patterns. Topics include how librarians can be aware of advertising networks on the Internet, the issue of data breaches of library systems including an attack against the Wyoming State University Library in Laramie, Wyoming, and how data collection and tracking are an integral part of Internet usage.
ISSN:	00000019