10:30-11:30: Cyber Security in Your Library - Keeping Your Patrons and Yourself Secure
Libraries have transformed into dynamic digital community hubs, providing public Wi-Fi, shared devices, and access to AI tools, bringing significant responsibility to protect patron privacy and institutional systems. This session examines cybersecurity from both an organizational and patron perspective, covering common threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering alongside real detection data from library environments. The presentation also expands into AI and digital literacy as an essential complement to cybersecurity education, positioning libraries as trusted guides for responsible technology use. Attendees will leave with practical programming ideas and resources applicable to libraries of any size.
Paul's Bio: Dr. Paul Wagner is a Professor of Practice in the College of Information Science at the University of Arizona (U of A). Paul is the director of U of A’s Arizona Cybersecurity Academy which focuses on K-20+ education initiatives, workforce development, and cybersecurity and AI research and is also the director of the Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic which provides student experiential learning and cybersecurity services to government and community partners. Prior to working with the University of Arizona, Paul spent 20 years in the Army. In addition to his Ph.D. in Cyber Defense from Dakota State University, Paul holds over twenty technical certifications.
Rob's Bio: Dr. Robert Honomichl is an Assistant Professor of Cyber Operations at the University of Arizona. Dr. Honomichl is an advocate for computer science and cybersecurity education. He has hosted a variety of teacher professional development opportunities including serving as director of six GenCyber teacher camps, CTE CyberNet and Middle Grade Accelerator program site lead, and the Cybersecurity High School Innovation project. Dr. Honomichl’s research interests include cybersecurity education, human factors of cybersecurity, and social engineering.
11:30-12: Gadget Show and Tell
In a non-presentation format, we will bring and showcase fun gadgets and gizmos for others to view. Heck, if you want to bring something that you thought was cool but turned out not to be, feel free to bring it too. You might save another library some money.
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