Securing Library Technology

Paul W. Earp, Adam Wright

ISBN 10: 1555706398 / ISBN 13: 9781555706395

Published by Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, US, 2009

About this Item

This is a worst-case survival handbook for protecting your library's valuable technology assets.A must-have preparedness handbook for every library and information center, this non-technical guide offers you comprehensive strategy for protecting your library's technology assets against the growing array of threats - from viruses and worms to hackers, system failures, and natural disasters. Here is a step-by-step, easy-to-implement guide for securing servers, systems, and networks against both internal and external threats.Beginning with the fundamentals, the authors will guide you through the steps necessary to build a comprehensive security plan. You will learn how to take a detailed inventory of your library's many technology platforms and identify the threats specific to each. Next is a detailed how-to for performing a thorough needs assessment leading to clear and detailed written policies, and finally, an appropriate recovery action plan.The authors explain the relevant technologies, security measures, and available software and hardware tools in simple terms, allowing you to see the big picture and create an effective security plan without getting bogged down in the technical details that are the province of the IT department. A carefully chosen collection of model plans and a glossary of technical terms round out this invaluable guide.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Securing Library Technology
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555706398
• ISBN 13: 9781555706395
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is written for future and practicing librarians and information professionals, providing accessible information on computer and network security. The illustrated chapters cover the following topics: common technologies in libraries, library security principles, technology inventory, creation of a network security policy, assessment of threats from hackers and malcontents, strategies for planning security implementation and auditing weaknesses, policies for secure public technology, security for library office technology, server security, and security from external and internal threats. Review questions conclude each chapter. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review

"This non-technical guide offers a comprehensive strategy for protecting library technology assets against a growing array of threats--from viruses and worms to hackers, system failures, and natural disasters. It provides a step-by-step, easy-to-implement guide for securing servers, systems, and networks against both internal and external threats...This manual is recommended for its soung practical guidance in an easy-to-use source that is well within the budget of most libraries." --Journal of Web Leadership, Vol.3, No.3, July-Sept. 2009

"...simple to understand....I highly recommend this book for those whose duties involve the implementation, maintenance, supervision, and management of security and technology within their library." --Public Services Quarterly, 5:3

Highly recommended. --Catholic Library World, Vol. 80 No.2, December 2009

"...the authors are well qualified to write this book...Securing Library Technology is written in an easy-to-read style...a very helpful resource." --Journal of the Medical Library Association, 98(2) April 2010

Highly recommended. --Catholic Library World, Vol. 80 No.2, December 2009