Privacy Issues in Libraries with Online Services: Attitudes and Concerns of Academic Librarians and University Students in Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorOwusu-Ansah Mfum, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorAvuglah, Bright Kwaku
dc.contributor.authorTachie-Donkor, Gloria
dc.contributor.authorBaah Yeboah, Eugene
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-23T16:08:37Z
dc.date.available2023-11-23T16:08:37Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractThis study surveyed librarians’ and students’ attitudes, perceptions, and concerns on privacy in Ghanaian universities with the aim of seeking a better alignment of their perspectives in the online library context. The study adapted and applied the instru ment developed by Zimmer that assessed attitudes and practices of librarians in the United States on privacy rights and protecting patrons’ privacy in the library.1 The study found that, between librarians and students in Ghanaian universities, there was a need for greater control over their personal data and a need for ethical responsibil ity on the part of data collecting online library agents; both groups expressed dislike for state censorship and corporate monopoly over their personal data. However, despite their positive attitude about the strong role of librarians in guaranteeing their personal data, a significant number of them demonstrate little faith in librar ians to actualize the protection of their personal data. Finally, privacy attitudes and concerns of academic librarians were noted to align with those of university students in Ghana. Among others, it was recommended that Ghanaian academic librarians integrate privacy education and awareness creation in their universities, emphasizing the need to make informed online decisions and exposing potential repercussions of their decisions while using online library and digital resources.
dc.identifier.citationAvuglah, B. K., Owusu-Ansah, C. M., Tachie-Donkor, G., & Yeboah, E. B. (2020). Privacy issues in libraries with online services: attitudes and concerns of academic librarians and university students in Ghana. College & Research Libraries, 81(6), 997.
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.aamusted.edu.gh/handle/123456789/877
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCollege & Research Libraries
dc.titlePrivacy Issues in Libraries with Online Services: Attitudes and Concerns of Academic Librarians and University Students in Ghana
dc.typeArticle
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