The Ultimate Privacy Field Guide: A Workbook of Best Practices. Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, eds. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions, 2022. 96 pp. Paperback, $29.99 (978-0-8389-3730-3)

Abstract

In an all-encompassing, digitally connected world, librarians are at the forefront of protecting patrons’ digital privacy. This is evident in programs like the Library Freedom Project, a group that teaches librarians about privacy issues; the annual New York City Privacy Week, a joint program between the metropolitan area’s public libraries that focuses on digital privacy and security; and recent privacy-oriented books such as law librarian Sarah Lamdan’s Data Cartels. Privacy is a tenet of librarianship, as library users should have the ability to read and research without intrusive surveillance from the state and, in modern times, big tech. However, librarians may find it difficult to know where to start when it comes to privacy initiatives and policies.