Abstract:
The fast technological developments in recent years, especially in the field of
Telecommunication, Multimedia and Digital technology, have fundamentally changed the
way we generate, collect, organize, present and dissemination of information. Every human
being dealing with information is turning himself towards process and present information in
digital format. One side the information technology have lots of advantages such as easy
access, world wide availability at one place, 24X7X365 accessibility etc., the other side it has
few draw backs like data hacking, destroying, infected, virus etc.. Safeguard and security of
information is most important aspect in this digital environment. Most of the
libraries/documentation Centres/Resources Centres are engaged in converting its collection
from conventional to digital format but face many hurdles related to security of information.
For longer use of digital information and its sustainability, safety and security measures are
also required. This paper describes tools and techniques for safety and security of digitized
and electronic information such as properties of securities, factors and the precautions.
Description:
International Conference On Libraries (ICOL) 2007, 31st October - 2nd November 2007 organized by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) with the coorperation of Librarians Association of Malaysia at Gurney Hotel, Penang.
