Protecting the right to privacy and confidentiality in library use is a bedrock principle of the library profession. As the administrators of our libraries’ integrated library systems, we are the gatekeepers of the software that contain a great deal of personally identifiable information on our users. What our some policies and best practices we can implement to ensure that right to privacy is protected? In this workshop, we will look at steps libraries and consortia can take to conduct a privacy audit, specifically against our Evergreen system and catalog. This is a participatory workshop where attendees will review recommended privacy guidelines against the policies and practices used in their organizations. This session will also include the building of a wishlist of Evergreen enhancements that would better support the privacy of our users.
All About Scheduling Evergreen Upgrades and Training for your Library/Consortium
Upgrading Evergreen versions for your end users can be a daunting task. Have you worried about training reluctant staff in a new version? Have you stressed out about database upgrade scripts and database reingests? Are you terrified to leave the TPAC? Our panel will discuss every aspect of upgrades and how PaILS/SPARK PA, BC Libraries Cooperative, and Bibliomation approach these methods. We’ll talk about training materials, scheduling the upgrade, talking to end users about the importance of upgrades, providing the right documentation, and the technical aspects of the upgrade itself.
2023 Conference Final Day Updates and Future of Evergreen
Round table community discussion from multiple Evergreen sites. What is your library doing to prepare for a potential data breach? What steps have you taken or are taking to better protect patron privacy and data?