Getting acquainted with social networks and apps: protecting patron privacy

The purpose of this paper is to inform libraries and library workers about the importance of protecting patron privacy.

An overview on the topic of patron privacy and libraries, including literature and best practices.

Patron privacy is potentially being compromised in a number of different ways, and it is important to be informed, to educate and to organize to protect patron privacy.

Privacy is a core value of librarianship, and this column highlights ways to become informed about the ways in which patron privacy can be compromised.