This event discussed the topic of privacy, surveillance, and cybersecurity. What are the biggest threats to online and data safety for libraries and their communities? What can librarians do to keep their own and their patrons’ data safe, and how can we help our communities to learn more?

Panelists for the session included Kade Crockford of the ACLU; Jessamyn West, a noted technologist and librarian; SLIS alum and Director of Technology at Brookline Public Library Callan Bignoli; and SLIS Alum and Reference Librarian at Bentley University Matthew van Sleet.

The panel was moderated by the Allen Smith Scholar of 2018, Frederick S. Lane.