Access and Identity Management for Libraries: Controlling access to online information

This practical book provides guidance on implementing access management in libraries, covering federated access management technologies, identity and access management principles, and current technologies. It offers case studies from the UK, USA, and Europe and provides a practical guide to planning, implementing, and operating access management.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2019
\n Publisher: Facet Publishing
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With the increasing reliance on electronic resources in libraries, managing access to online information has become a challenging task for many librarians. While managers of online information aim to establish policies governing access and conditions, they often require additional guidance to effectively implement these strategies. Written by experts in the field, this practical book serves as the first comprehensive resource to explain the principles, technologies, and practical applications of access management. It provides an overview of federated access management technologies, such as Shibboleth, which have gained international recognition in recent years.

The book offers detailed case studies showcasing how access management is being implemented at organizational and national levels in the UK, USA, and Europe. It also provides a practical guide to the resources available to help plan, implement, and operate access management in libraries. Key topics covered include:

What is access management, and why do libraries implement it?
Electronic resources: public and not-so-public
Principles and definitions of identity and access management
Current access management technologies
Authentication technologies
Authorization based on physical location
Authorization based on user identity or affiliation
Federated access: history, current position, and future developments
Internet access provided by (or in) libraries
Library statistics
The business case for libraries

This book is a valuable resource for all librarians who need to understand the principles behind access management or implement a working system in their library. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to ensuring that users can access and personalize the online resources they are entitled to use with minimal fuss.

\n Weight: 45g\n
Dimension: 175 x 130 x 5 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783303106\n \n