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Research + Analysis

Information Management

Where Do We Draw the Line In Making "Highly Sensitive" Information Available or Not?

Monday, July 17, 2023
10:45am – 11:45am EDT
Location: Hynes-210
With the world becoming smaller and more polarized, and while libraries continue striving to develop well rounded collections in terms of offering different perspectives on a topic, should thought be given to the level of availability/discoverability for a publication in any format, digital or otherwise, held by a library if the subject matter of the materials could endanger people if they were made public, if the materials could be upsetting or offensive (usually photographs), or if they could compromise the safety of individuals associated with the work? Through a panel discussion, this program will examine real-life situations that have arisen with particular items that could increase the vulnerability of those who are already vulnerable. This is intended as a program where technical services and public services must work together to ensure that such materials are able to be identified and found in the catalog in a 'non-harmful' manner.

Target Audience:

Library managers, technical services/resource management, institutional repository, and public services librarians in addition to all library staff in all types of libraries will benefit from this session.

Takeaways:

  • Participants will determine and assess the degree of sensitivity of particular library holdings.
  • Participants will identify ways to gauge the level of discoverability that may be necessary in the event that a potential safety issue might possible arise.
  • Participants will develop a variety of solutions and return to their home institutions with ideas for resolving situations involving sensitive information and discoverability.