Reading Group

The program schedule will serve as the reading list for the Spring 2022 semester. Each session will consist of group discussion of the core materials. Please keep in mind that this program is meant to be self-directed – you may choose to skim, skip, or supplement these readings as needed. Brief summaries of each week’s readings are available on the Content Refreshers page.

This reading list is by no means comprehensive and is intended to serve as an entry point to the topic of library privacy and technology. Additional materials will be added to the Further Reading page for those who would like to continue to engage in this topic.

Session 1: Thursday, March 24, 4PM

Location: Main Library 428

Theme: Surveillance Capitalism & Libraries

Session 2: Thursday, March 31, 4PM

Location: Main Library 428

Theme: Patron Privacy Debates

Session 3: Thursday, April 7, 4PM

Location: Main Library 428

Theme: Library Analytics & Evaluation

Session 4: Thursday, April 14, 4PM

Location: Main Library 428

Theme: Technological Determinism

Session 5: Thursday, April 21, 4PM

Location: Main Library 428

Theme: Library Value and Privacy