BYOD: Priortizing Service Standards, Disney-style by Dami Philipp
by Dami Philipp Today’s question: Regarding the practice of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Yes or No? Source: The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans Answer: NO. I rest my case. Sigh. Don’t I just wish. For the purposes of this blog, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a term referring to the practice of allowing users (patrons, staff, or students) to bring and use their own personal electronic devices (laptop computers, smartphones, tablets or other devices) in library settings. While there are various benefits and consequences for these types of practices and policies, this post’s focus is on security risks. Please review the graphic below: Source: The Disney Institute Of the four standards listed in the graphic to the left, which standard do you think commands top priority? Hint: Answer: Safety, First! The American Library Association’s Professi...
