If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. Safety and Security in Libraries: Home Safety in public spaces, including libraries, has always been a concern, but may be more keenly felt in light of certain recent events. A productive and effective library is one in which its staff and patrons feel secure. Related LibGuides Gun Violence and Libraries Resources for libraries on addressing policies, education, and training on gun violence.
Library Policy Development When developing policies, each library needs to consider the community that it serves. Library Security: The Basics and Beyond webinar This webinar will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to manage threatening situations in the library. Discussion will address theoretical concepts, behavior policies, working with local law enforcement both in and out of the library, library banning policies, staff communication tools, and assessment for dangerous behavior.
Strategies for avoiding threatening behaviors will be reviewed. Steve Albrecht, which lasted 90 minutes. If you are interested in purchasing an archived copy, or would like to see this topic offered again, please contact dfreeman at ALA dot ORG. While directed primarily toward special collections in the U.
ALA Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures Regarding User Behavior and Library Usage Libraries are faced with problems of user behavior that must be addressed to ensure the effective delivery of service and full access to facilities. Library governing bodies should approach the regulation of user behavior within the framework of the ALA Code of Ethics, the Library Bill of Rights and the law, including local and state statutes, constitutional standards under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, due process and equal and equitable treatment under the law.
Map Collection Security Guidelines These guidelines will allow librarians and curators to better assess their map collections, prepare security proposals for their administrations, and provide a more secure environment for their map collections. This means that an online service provider will not be held responsible for the alleged infringements of users of their networks. Books on Library Safety and Security Disaster Planning for Libraries - Library Safety and Security a WorldCat list Books on disaster planning, disaster and emergency preparedness, disaster response, and disaster management and recovery; books on library safety; books on archives and library security.
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. This book provides advice that 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.
This book demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. Barclay; Eric D. Scott ISBN: Resource Organizations Bibliography Index. Miriam B. Kahn is the founder of MBK Consulting, helping libraries, archives, corporations, and cultural institutions plan for, recover from, and prevent disasters that interrupt services.
Since , she has worked in the field of preservation, consulting on disaster response, and offering hands-on assistance during disasters. It should also be used by community and regional networks of cultural institutions working together on emergency preparedness.
The author covers the material in a matter-of-fact style with accompanying checklists and forms that may be adapted and used by libraries large and small. Skip to search. Skip to main menu. Skip to main content. Skip to footer. Books and eBooks. See All Books and eBooks. See All Posters, Bookmarks, and Gifts. See All New and Noteworthy. View Cart 0. ALA Member. Item Number:. AP Categories:. A, C, I. Description Table of Contents About the Author Reviews Libraries need to be open and inviting, yet safe for patrons, staff, and collections.
This new book outlines hands-on plans to: Identify potential security problems Put prevention strategies in place Create guidelines for libraries and staff in case something does happen Minimize risk, whether to building, collections, patrons, staff, or computers Case studies, along with 20 checklists and 10 sample policies and forms, are the basis for organizing and evaluating security plans tailored to your institution.
Library administrators, building managers, special collections and preservation staff, IT managers, and facilities directors at libraries and cultural institutions of all sizes and types can easily adapt the tools.
Follow these proven strategies to keep problems small and manageable, and know what to do "in case of emergency. Also of Interest:. Please call to order this item.
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