Access and Identity Management for Libraries: Controlling Access to Online Information (Facet Publications (All Titles as Published))

With the rapid increase in the use of electronic resources in libraries, managing access to online information is an area many librarians struggle with. This practical book is the first to explain the principles behind access management, the available technologies and how they work. It provides detailed case studies describing how access management is being implemented at organizational and national levels in the USA and Europe, and serves as a practical guide to the resources available to help plan, implement and operate access management in libraries.