Information Technology
Issues Currently before the Committee
Wireless Networking Policy - Security Policies
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Information Technology Security Policy: Keys to Success - EDUCAUSE,
Nov. 11, 2003
Excerpt:
Key Questions to Ask
- What are the benefits of the IT Security policy to the institution?
- Who are the key stakeholders in IT security policies?
- How can broad input and engagement in setting policy be obtained?
- How can executive leadership be engaged in policy development and dissemination?
- Which policies make sense for the institution?
- What are peer institutions doing?
- What are the legal obligations of the institution?
- What awareness and informational efforts are appropriate?
- How can compliance be assured?
- How can effectiveness be measured?
Forced Authentication
- Librarian's Brush with FBI Shapes her View of the USA Patriot Act - USA Today, May 18, 2005
- To Use that Library, Please Identify Yourself - The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 25, 2004
- University of Pennsylvania Says it is Unable to Identify Purported File Shares - The Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 18, 2005
“Libraries retain the right to manage their resources to meet their mission of serving the students and faculty of their institution. This includes maintaining unmediated access to the internet and uncensored collections.”
from DHE Standard Statement of Principles Academic Libraries in Connecticut as distributed by Dr. Paul Susen 5/2/05
“We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted.”
from ALA Code of Ethics
“Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.”
from Library Bill of Rights
Online Education
- Professors Seek Compensation for Online Courses - The Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug. 13, 2004