http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13381 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:01:04 GMT 2013-05-26T00:01:04Z http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13876 The Application of Library Outreach Strategies in Archival Settings Barrett, Creighton; Cannon, Braden; O'Hare, Liam Librarians and archivists in the Halifax Regional Municipality were surveyed using a series of online questionnaires in order to identify library outreach strategies that could potentially be used by archives. Participants were asked for their opinions about the planning, implementation, and evaluation of outreach programmes in which they had been involved. The responses indicated that many aspects of library outreach are applicable to archival settings. In particular, the authors recommend that existing outreach programmes be expanded through a more broadly-based approach, one that promotes information literacy, connects with youth and children, partners with the community, and engages with the public in a variety of settings outside the confines of the physical archive. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13876 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13875 Perceptions of Privacy and the Consequences of Apathy: Biometrics in the 21st Century van den Hoogen, Suzanne Privacy, long considered one of our most valuable rights, is at risk. Younger generations are increasingly becoming de-sensitized to the disclosure of their personal and confidential information. With little or no contemplation, this information is bartered in exchange for the conveniences and luxuries that today’s technologies offer. Moreover, recent developments in the field of biometrics have created unprecedented opportunities for organizations to observe, gather, and share our personal information. This paper explores the evolution of biometrics, the benefits and challenges of this technology, and the potential threat it poses to future generations. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13875 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13874 Protecting Personal Information Nova Scotia’s Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act and the USA Patriot Act Smith, Nathaniel This paper looks at Nova Scotia's Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA), a piece of legislation that was specifically designed to protect Nova Scotia's citizens from having their personal information accessed by foreign governments. This is a direct reaction to new powers the United States government has given itself, through the USA Patriot Act, in collecting information to protect Americans from terrorism. The main thesis of my paper will be to determine whether this piece of legislation is an effective piece of public policy, asking the question: Does Nova Scotia, through PIIDPA, have the ability to protect Nova Scotians from having their personal information accessed by foreign governments? Using a policy framework designed by political scientists Paul Sabatier and Daniel Mazmanian (1980) to analyse policy effectiveness I will determine whether PIIDPA is an act that will effectively do what it was created to do, or whether it will face problems in achieving those goals. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13874 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13873 A Different Kind of Memory: Examining the Effect of Technology through the Ages Parker, Robin The effect of new technologies on human memory is a subject of interest for educators, technology developers, and information specialists. However, such a preoccupation is not new to contemporary society. The current situation is examined by reflecting on the historical context of developments in technology and considering different perspectives on the significance of memory on personal and collective levels. This paper provides an overview of the contemporary understanding of how human memory functions as well as a discussion of the role of various types of memory in society. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13873 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z