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In this article, the authors discuss the important of big data decision making qualities. As organizations move to utilize the potential of big data, there is a gap in the need to discuss the factors that are influencing the quality of data sets used to make decisions based on the big data resources.

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EDU681102 - Module 2, Week 2. Mark Ness, article #3.

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The study findings give a clear impression that censorship is not generally desirable to institutions. The results of this survey also indicate that many U.S. institutions do not consider this topic important. A significant percentage of academia has yet to develop policies regarding censorship or to identify individuals or groups responsible for making these decisions. Universities have struggled with the issue of what, if any, Internet sites to censor, and how to cut off access to unwanted information. Efforts to censor have also met legal challenges, although not taking action may also create legal problems. Legal and ethical information must clearly be uncensored and made available to all who have an interest. Information that is unethical and illegal must be censored.

In this study, Meier, Schäwel, & Krämer (2020), examine the length of privacy policies found on social media platforms. Privacy policies give users the opportunity to inform themselves of the many ways their personal information may be used. Unfortunately, the lengthy and difficult-to-read are often skipped or unread by users. What if we were to shorten these policies? Would it make a difference? Meier, Schäwel, & Krämer determined that users that read a shorter policy did spend more time per word, trying to understand the ins and outs of the policy's text because it was shorter. Meier, Schäwel, & Krämer's findings showed that more users were engaged in the shorter policies. Policy length, as well as the inclusion of more user-friendly language will encourage users to be more inclined to understand situational privacy problems.

This paper provides an overview of some of the major copyright issues for libraries in a digital environment. It explores how statutory and case law determine the path libraries must take to accomplish their mission. Copyright law is complex and ambiguous. It poses many challenges for librarians, but it is crucial that librarians have a basic understanding of the various provisions of the law in order to make informed decisions. However, the law is only one part of the equation. The interpretation of the law by the courts must also be constantly evaluated for potential impact to libraries.

This paper provides an overview of some of the major copyright issues for libraries in a digital environment. It explores how statutory and case law determine the path libraries must take to accomplish their mission. Copyright law is complex and ambiguous. It poses many challenges for librarians, but it is crucial that librarians have a basic understanding of the various provisions of the law in order to make informed decisions. However, the law is only one part of the equation. The interpretation of the law by the courts must also be constantly evaluated for potential impact to libraries.

INTRODUCTION Copyright law is an increasingly important aspect of managing an academic library. This study investigated the copyright knowledge level of academic library deans and directors and their perceptions of how it affects their abilities to oversee the development and enforcement of copyright-related library policies. The perceived adequacy of the copyright training currently available in library schools was also examined. METHODS A random sample of academic library deans and directors was asked to complete a web-based survey articulating their level of copyright knowledge and perceptions associated with how they are able to apply it toward their work with policies. RESULTS Respondents scored a mean of 77.49% on ten questions of basic copyright law concepts. A majority of deans and directors indicated they believe their knowledge, as well as that of those working under their supervision, is adequate to make informed decisions. However, almost 90% of the respondents were either neutral or disagreed that library school programs are providing adequate training in copyright law to academic librarians

A look into how we ensure that teachers have the knowledge to make decisions regarding student privacy and follow best security practices?