Information Collected Automatically
Syracuse University Library information systems gather and store certain information automatically when users browse the Web site, read pages, or download information. We use this information to track site usage, monitor site performance, and generate aggregate statistics. We do not track or record information about individuals. Examples of information collected include:
1. Internet domain (.edu for educational accounts, .com for commercial
accounts) and the IP address;
2. Type of browser and operating system used;
3. Date and time of access;
4. Pages visited; and
5. Referring URL, if applicable.
Information Provided Voluntarily
If you elect to provide personal information, as in sending an email to
one of our online email boxes or filling out an online form, we use that
information to respond and to provide the requested information. We do
not collect information for commercial marketing purposes.
SUMMIT Patron Information
SUMMIT, Syracuse University Library’s online system, stores personal
information in patron records . This information is received directly
from the ID system and includes personal name, address (permanent, temporary,
email), telephone number, Social Security number, SU ID number, items
currently checked out, fines/fees owed, and a history of fines/fees paid.
Patron records are retained for two years regardless of whether the individual represented has ceased to be affiliated with the University. After two years patron records will be deleted from the online system.
Interacting with the Libraries
In order for current Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff
to 'do business' with the Library -- that is, check out materials, request
materials, access off-campus resources via the proxy server, etc. -- the
Library maintains personal information about users in a variety of databases,
including SUMMIT, ILLiad, and MyLibrary. The Library uses the information
in these patron records only to interact with and provide service to library
patrons.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data sent by a Web server and stored by the
Web browser. Cookies are often used to remember information about preferences
and pages visited. You can refuse to accept cookies, can disable cookies,
and remove cookies from your hard drive. In Netscape Navigator, choose
Edit and Preferences to manage your cookie settings, in Internet Explorer,
select Tools and Internet Options.
Some Syracuse University Web servers use cookies so you will not have to repeatedly enter a user name and password when you link to different parts of the Web site. Other University Web servers may also use cookies to retain user preference information. It is against University policy to share this information with external third parties.
Links to Other Sites
The Library Web site contains links to many other sites, including but
not limited to databases and electronic journals which the Library has
licensed for use by Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff.
Syracuse University Library is not responsible for the privacy practices
or the content of other Web sites.
Site Security
To guard against unauthorized access, maintain data integrity, and promote
the correct use of information, we have established physical, electronic,
and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
However, while we consider these to be reasonable measures, Syracuse University
nor the Library makes any assurance that they will always and in all cases
prevent or protect against invalid access or improper activity. Any expectation
or warranty of complete site security is expressly disclaimed.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, please contact Lisa Moeckel, Associate University Librarian for Research and Educational Services at 315-443-2573 or via e-mail at lemoecke@syr.edu.
