Download or read book Planning for security in academic libraries written by Thomas McNally and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Security in Academic and Research Libraries written by Standing Conference of National and University Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Security written by Steve Albrecht and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library work is really all about people. And the inclusive, welcoming nature of the library means that all kinds of people pass through its doors. Not all difficult patrons are dangerous, but some frighten staff and other library users, which can lead to situations that are distracting, troubling, and fraught with liability. For more than a decade, Albrecht, a 15-year police veteran, has presented workshops for libraries on dealing with challenging patrons. His no-nonsense advice will empower library staff in their personal security and give them the tools to confidently communicate with their colleagues, patrons, and members of law enforcement regarding inappropriate behavior. In this book he addresses security issues important to all libraries, including Specific guidance for common situations, such as unruly teens, unwanted sexual advances, chronically homeless substance abusers, and moreThe elements of an effective Code of Conduct and how to enforce itTips on how to manage internet usage to minimize potential problemsHow to align with patrons and use language that defuses the conflictForming partnerships with service organizations, homeless shelters, mental health advocacy groups, and other community resourcesHow to know when it’s time to call the police, plus ideas for increasing law enforcement supportWays to make the library more secure through changes to facilitiesThrough the methods outlined in this book, Albrecht demonstrates that effective communication not only makes library users feel more comfortable but also increases staff morale, ensuring the library is place where everyone feels welcome.
Download or read book Collection Security in ARL Libraries written by and published by Association of Research Libr. This book was released on 1984 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library science textbook on ways of improving the security (safe storage) of library collections - discusses legal aspects of access to information, information policy, confidentiality, the role of librarians in the prevention of theft, etc.; includes questionnaire, draft disciplinary regulations and suggested guidelines. Bibliography.
Download or read book Management of Library Security written by and published by Association of Research Libr. This book was released on 1999 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Value of Academic Libraries written by Megan J. Oakleaf and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 2010 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.
Download or read book Resources for College Libraries written by Marcus Elmore and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This seven-volume set offers a core collection of hand-selected titles in 58 curriculum-specific subject areas. Volumes are organized into broad subject areas such as Humanities, Languages and Literature, History, Social Sciences and Professional Studies, Science and Technology, and Interdisciplinary and Area Studies. The seventh volume provides helpful cross-referencing indexes which explain the relationship between RCL subject taxonomy and LC ranges. New to this edition are the inclusion of interdisciplinary subject areas and the selection of electronic resources and web sites essential for undergraduate library collections. Non-book selections will be easily identified by a graphic indicator included in the item record. All selections will be assigned an audience level marker indicating whether the title is most appropriate for lower-division undergraduate, upper-division undergraduate, faculty, or general readership. Records will also include a notation if they previously appeared in BCL3 (Books for College Libraries, 1988) or have been reviewed by Choice.
Download or read book Security for Libraries written by Marvine Brand and published by Chicago : American Library Association. This book was released on 1984 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on the development of a plan for protecting a library's collection, building, users, and staff and discusses the legal aspects of library security.
Download or read book Security in Academic and Research Libraries written by British Library. National Preservation Office and published by Newcastle upon Tyne [England] : Univerity Library. This book was released on 1991 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Security Considerations and Practices for Rare Book Manuscript and Special Collection Libraries written by Everett C. Wilkie and published by Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr. This book was released on 2011 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guide to Security Considerations and Practices for Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collection Libraries is the first such book intended specifically to address security in special collection libraries. Containing nineteen chapters, the book covers such topics as background checks, reading room and general building design, technical processing, characteristics and methods of thieves, materials recovery after a theft, and security systems. While other topics are touched upon, the key focus of this volume is on the prevention of theft of rare materials. The work is supplemented by several appendices, one of which gives brief biographies of recent thieves and another of which publishes Allen s important Blumberg Survey, which she undertook after that thief s conviction. The text is supported by illustrations, a detailed index, and an extensive bibliography. The work, compiled and edited by Everett C. Wilkie, Jr., contains contributions from Anne Marie Lane, Jeffrey Marshall, Alvan Bregman, Margaret Tenney, Elaine Shiner, Richard W. Oram, Ann Hartley, Susan M. Allen, and Daniel J. Slive, all members of the ACRL Rare Books & Manuscripts Section (RBMS) and experts in rare materials and the security of these materials within special collections. This work is essential reading for all those concerned with special collection security, from general library administrators to rare book librarians. -- ‡c From Amazon.com.
Download or read book Guidelines for the Security of Rare Book Manuscript and Other Special Collections written by Association of College and Research Libraries. Rare Books and Manuscripts Section. Security Committee and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Safe at Work written by Teri R. Switzer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough bibliography includes a whole host of media including theses and dissertations, Internet sites, videos, sound recordings, conference proceedings, and serials. An essential tool for librarians of every stripe, this book provides excellent coverage of issues of vital importance to library administration.
Download or read book Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors written by Patrick Lo and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management presents a series of conversations with the directors of major academic and research libraries. The book offers insight, analysis, and personal anecdote from leaders in the library field, giving a unique perspective on how the modern library operates. Readers will learn about the most up-to-date trends and practices in the LIS profession from the directors of 24 internationally acclaimed academic and research libraries in Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, and the UK and USA. This is the first book focusing on leaders and managers of library institutions to offer a global outlook. Facing the need to respond to the expectations of changing populations that librarians strive to serve, this book aims to develop a new understanding of the core values of academic and research libraries, and asks how librarians can innovate, adapt, and flourish in a rapidly shifting professional landscape. - Presents conversations with library leaders from 24 major institutions - Offers a global perspective on the operation and management of libraries - Discusses the director's impact on institutional structures and future landscapes - Gives insights based on first-hand experience
Download or read book Reimagining the Academic Library written by David W. Lewis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic libraries are in the midst of significant disruption. Academic librarians and university administrators know they need to change, but are not sure how. Bits and pieces of what needs to happen are clear, but the whole picture is hard to grasp. Reimagining the Academic Library paints a simple straightforward picture of the changes affecting academic libraries and what academic librarians need to do to respond to the changes would help to guide future library practice. The aim is to explain where academic libraries need to go and how to get there in a book that can be read in a weekend. David Lewis provides a readable survey of the current state of academic library practice and proposes where academic libraries need to go in the future to provide value to their campuses. His primary focus is on collections as this is the area with the greatest opportunity for change and is the driver of most library cost. Lewis provides an accessible framework for thinking about how library practice needs to adjust in the digital environment. The book will be useful not only to academic librarians, but also for librarians to share with presidents and provosts who a concise source for understanding where and how to focus their expenditures on libraries.
Download or read book Library Security written by William R. Treese and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Security in Special Collections written by Clark Center and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidelines for the security of rare book manuscript and other special collections written by Association of College and Research Libraries. Rare Books and Manuscripts Section. Ad Hoc Committee on Security and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
