Open AccessInformation Security in Libraries
Author(s) -
Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca,
Richard J. Burkhard
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
information technology and libraries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.502
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2163-5226
pISSN - 0730-9295
DOI - 10.6017/ital.v38i2.10973
Subject(s) - circulation (fluid dynamics) , information security , internet privacy , information security management , personally identifiable information , business , computer science , world wide web , computer security , security information and event management , cloud computing security , engineering , cloud computing , aerospace engineering , operating system
Libraries in the United States handle sensitive patron information, including personally identifiable information and circulation records. With libraries providing services to millions of patrons across the U.S., it is important that they understand the importance of patron privacy and how to protect it. This study investigates how knowledge transferred within an online cybersecurity education affects library employee information security practices. The results of this study suggest that knowledge transfer does have a positive effect on library employee information security and risk management practices.