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Access with(out) anonymity : anonymity in public libraries in modern times

Life in the contemporary society requires from an individual to provide data about himself/herself willingly in order to obtain access to necessary services. The new technologies have allowed for increased collection and easier accessibility of personal data. Anonymity means that users should remain unidentified, nameless, but in practice it more often means that their names are known to the providers of services, but should not be revealed to the greater public. What kind of information about users is collected in public libraries? Is the information collected really personal information which requires protection? What does anonymity mean in a library setting? Can anonymity be guaranteed at all in libraries? The research comprises the survey of literature and relevant legislation, and also interviews with public librarians and their users.

anonymity; data security; library users; public libraries

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