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Library security and safety handbook : prevention, policies, and procedures / Bruce A. Shuman.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago : American Library Association, 1999.Description: 1 online resource (x, 310 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 0585335494
  • 9780585335490
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Library security and safety handbook.DDC classification:
  • 025.8/2 21
LOC classification:
  • Z679.6 .S52 1999eb
NLM classification:
  • Z 679.6
Online resources:
Contents:
Overview: library security and safety -- Protecting materials in libraries -- Problem behaviors in libraries -- Preparing for and reacting to security incidents in libraries -- Emergency and disaster management policies and procedures -- Legal and ethical issues of security and new technology -- Electronic security issues -- The future of library security.
Review: "Bruce A. Shuman, an expert in library security, offers a complete and practical guide to recognizing security risks and preventing problems posed by patrons and staff. He offers practical advice on developing security policies and procedures for staff to follow when confronted with security problems." "By combining practical measures with the reality of serving the public, Shuman discusses how to recognize the motives and unique problems some patrons may pose. He explains how to be vigilant without being paranoid about library security."--Jacket
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-292) and index.

Print version record.

Overview: library security and safety -- Protecting materials in libraries -- Problem behaviors in libraries -- Preparing for and reacting to security incidents in libraries -- Emergency and disaster management policies and procedures -- Legal and ethical issues of security and new technology -- Electronic security issues -- The future of library security.

"Bruce A. Shuman, an expert in library security, offers a complete and practical guide to recognizing security risks and preventing problems posed by patrons and staff. He offers practical advice on developing security policies and procedures for staff to follow when confronted with security problems." "By combining practical measures with the reality of serving the public, Shuman discusses how to recognize the motives and unique problems some patrons may pose. He explains how to be vigilant without being paranoid about library security."--Jacket

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