Access Management

Abstract

Hospitals rely on firewall systems and policies to protect computer networks from external attacks and internal misuse. Hospital libraries find ways to work with the policies to provide Internet-based services to their patrons.

Key Words:

• Internet
• firewalls
• network security

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Sandra E. Swanson

Sandra Swanson served as a hospital librarian for eighteen years, including several years as library technology manager. She recently attained a second master's degree in public administration with a health care emphasis. Sandy is currently “on hiatus” pursuing personal interests in geneology, writing, and self-directed learning.