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The Blockchain: What It Is and How It Can Benefit Libraries (Part Two)

By: guest blogger Shawn Demerjian. Part two on blockchains. We take a closer look at these (along with some important additions), briefly talk about the different types of blockchains that exist (yes, there is more than one blockchain), and discuss some of the issues and limitations.

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Alex Falck Encryption, Libraries and Data, Privacy, Technology
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The Blockchain: What It Is and How It Can Benefit Libraries

By: guest blogger Shawn Demerjian. It seems like you can’t walk past a magazine rack these days without hearing about Bitcoin, crypto-currencies, or blockchain. My goal here is to clarify some of these terms, provide a little background history, and explain how this all works.

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Alex Falck Encryption, Libraries and Data, Privacy, Technology
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America Trusts the Library

A recent Pew poll indicates that a majority of Americans not only realize that they are often surrounded by misinformation, but also that the library can help them wade through it all.

September 13, 2017 Sarah Hicks Encryption, General Interest, News Literacy

Choosing Privacy for Public Computers in Libraries

Use these tools and tips to assure patron privacy on public computers.

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Deborah Caldwell-Stone Choose Privacy Week, Computers, Encryption, Privacy
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How Libraries Can Respond to the Repeal of the FCC Privacy Rules

This week Congress, voting along party lines, passed a resolution that repealed the groundbreaking privacy rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission last October under the Obama administration.

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 Deborah Caldwell-Stone Choose Privacy Week, Encryption, Legislation, Privacy, Technology
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Cyberphobia: Part Two: Beefing up Online Security

This is the second post of my in depth review of Edward Lucas’ book, “Cyberphobia”

March 11, 2016March 9, 2016 Amy Steinbauer Encryption, General Interest, Security

ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom announces sponsorship of Let’s Encrypt initiative

Today, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom announced its sponsorship of “Let’s Encrypt,” a free, automated, and open certificate authority. “Let’s Encrypt” is a service provided by the […]

September 15, 2015 Deborah Caldwell-Stone Encryption, Privacy, Technology
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