Assessing the status of library information systems security

This study proposes an instrument to assess the current information system security status in libraries. The instrument is based on a model named LISSAM (library information systems security assessment model), which comprises five components: technological security foundation, information security p...

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Published in:Journal of librarianship and information science 2013-09, Vol.45 (3), p.232-247
Main Authors: Ismail, Roesnita, Zainab, Awang Ngah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evaluation
Exact sciences and technology
General aspects
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information systems
Libraries
Sciences and techniques of general use
Security management
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Summary:This study proposes an instrument to assess the current information system security status in libraries. The instrument is based on a model named LISSAM (library information systems security assessment model), which comprises five components: technological security foundation, information security policy, procedures and control, administrative tools, methods, and awareness creation. The instrument was pilot-tested with 50 respondents responsible for information systems or information technology in their libraries. All components received Cronbach alpha scores of
ISSN:0961-0006
1741-6477
DOI:10.1177/0961000613477676