Information security management in university libraries and a guide proposal

University libraries, distinguished among information centers with their uniqueness, house a multitude of institutional and personal data and information within their information assets. Therefore, ensuring the security of information assets is a crucial issue in university libraries. In this regard, the aim of the research is to examine the current state and potential threats of information security management in university libraries, propose appropriate measures and policies, and provide solutions for improving this management. The research utilizes a quantitative research model called the scanning method. The population of the study consists of personnel working in university libraries operating in Turkey. Through purposive sampling, a survey was conducted on the determined sample within this population. According to the data obtained from the participants, it is observed that the majority of technological and institutional information security measures in university libraries in Turkey are perceived to be implemented at a "good" level by the participants. However, it was also determined that there were notable percentages of participants who indicated that these measures were "not implemented at all" or implemented at "poor" and "moderate" levels. Therefore, at the end of the study, a "Information Security Management System Guide" is proposed to contribute to the establishment of a more effective and standardized information security management system in university libraries.