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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shuman, Bruce A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Security measures--United States.

Libraries.

Library buildings--United States--Safety measures.

Library buildings.

Libraries--Security measures.

United States.

Industrial safety.

Physical Description:

x, 310 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 1999.

Summary:

Libraries have long been considered calm, safe havens from the stresses of work, school, and even home. But, as the times have changed, so have the realities of library security.

Today, libraries of all types and sizes have fallen victim to the threat and reality of serious crime. Because the risks to both staff and patrons are very real, no librarian can afford to be without this invaluable manuscript on library security and safety. Author Bruce A. Shuman's Library Security and Safety Handbook provides a complete, practical guide to recognizing security risks early on and taking proactive steps to prevent potential problems from becoming real threats to patrons and staff.

Shuman discusses the major risk factors libraries face today and offers strategies for developing security policies and staff procedures for combating these issues. This timely resource provides assessment tools to identify risks, prescribes preventative measures and recovery methods, and outlines the legal and ethical issues involved in library security. With valuable security information from cover to cover, this important addition to your library staff's training materials offers advice on how to be vigilant without being paranoid.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-292) and index.

ISBN:

0838907148

OCLC:

40830174