Author: Bruce A. Shuman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780838907146
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Libraries have long been viewed as safe refuge from the stresses of work, school, even home. But as times have changed, so have the realities of library security.
Library Security and Safety Handbook
Author: Bruce A. Shuman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780838907146
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Libraries have long been viewed as safe refuge from the stresses of work, school, even home. But as times have changed, so have the realities of library security.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780838907146
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Libraries have long been viewed as safe refuge from the stresses of work, school, even home. But as times have changed, so have the realities of library security.
The Library Security and Safety Guide to Prevention, Planning, and Response
Author: Miriam B. Kahn
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838909493
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Security planning, part of disaster response and continuous operations planning, is the key to proactively addressing potential safety issues.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838909493
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Security planning, part of disaster response and continuous operations planning, is the key to proactively addressing potential safety issues.
The Black Belt Librarian
Author: Warren Graham
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838911374
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, Graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. In straightforward language, the author Shows how to easily set clear expectations for visitors' behavior Presents guidelines for when and how to intervene when someone violates the code of conduct, including tips for approaching an unruly patron Offers instruction on keeping persistent troublemakers under control or permanently barred from the library Gives library staff tools for communicating effectively with its security professionals, including examples of basic documentation The Black Belt Librarian arms librarians with the confidence and know-how they need to maintain a comfortable, productive, and safe environment for everyone in the library.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838911374
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, Graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. In straightforward language, the author Shows how to easily set clear expectations for visitors' behavior Presents guidelines for when and how to intervene when someone violates the code of conduct, including tips for approaching an unruly patron Offers instruction on keeping persistent troublemakers under control or permanently barred from the library Gives library staff tools for communicating effectively with its security professionals, including examples of basic documentation The Black Belt Librarian arms librarians with the confidence and know-how they need to maintain a comfortable, productive, and safe environment for everyone in the library.
The Black Belt Librarian
Author: Warren Davis Graham
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Safe Library
Author: Steve Albrecht
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538169614
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
This book provides advice and support to help library employees best deal with sexually harassing patrons, unruly groups of students, gang members, thieves, Internet hogs, and others who can disrupt the safe library environment.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538169614
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
This book provides advice and support to help library employees best deal with sexually harassing patrons, unruly groups of students, gang members, thieves, Internet hogs, and others who can disrupt the safe library environment.
Safe at Work?
Author: Teri R. Switzer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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.
Protecting Library Staff, Users, Collections, and Facilities
Author: Pamela J. Cravey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
We live in an age when every library in every community must address security issues ranging from theft to the safety of staff and patrons. Pamela Cravey's Protecting Library Staff, Users, Collections, And Facilities is a pragmatic, step-by- step instructional guide for insuring staff and patron safety; securing general and special collections, electronic files and systems; and coping with the legal issues raised by various security measures. Libraries are deftly guided through the complexities of modern security, while being given practical recommendations for planning and executing a sound and responsible library security package. The key is to consider security a process, rather than an event. Protecting Library Staff, Users, Collections, And Facilities is a superbly presented "how-to" manual that is very highly recommended reading for librarians and library board members for urban, suburban, rural, public, academic, corporate, governmental, and private library systems.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
We live in an age when every library in every community must address security issues ranging from theft to the safety of staff and patrons. Pamela Cravey's Protecting Library Staff, Users, Collections, And Facilities is a pragmatic, step-by- step instructional guide for insuring staff and patron safety; securing general and special collections, electronic files and systems; and coping with the legal issues raised by various security measures. Libraries are deftly guided through the complexities of modern security, while being given practical recommendations for planning and executing a sound and responsible library security package. The key is to consider security a process, rather than an event. Protecting Library Staff, Users, Collections, And Facilities is a superbly presented "how-to" manual that is very highly recommended reading for librarians and library board members for urban, suburban, rural, public, academic, corporate, governmental, and private library systems.
Library Security
Author: Steve Albrecht
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891330X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
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.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891330X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
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.
Black Belt Librarians
Author: Warren Davis Graham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599480275
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, Graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. In straightforward language, the author Shows how to easily set clear expectations for visitors' behavior Presents guidelines for when and how to intervene when someone violates the code of conduct, including tips for approaching an unruly patron Offers instruction on keeping persistent troublemakers under control or permanently barred from the library Gives library staff tools for communicating effectively with its security professionals, including examples of basic documentation The Black Belt Librarian arms librarians with the confidence and know-how they need to maintain a comfortable, productive, and safe environment for everyone in the library.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599480275
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sharing expertise gleaned from more than two decades as a library security manager, Graham demonstrates that libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan. In straightforward language, the author Shows how to easily set clear expectations for visitors' behavior Presents guidelines for when and how to intervene when someone violates the code of conduct, including tips for approaching an unruly patron Offers instruction on keeping persistent troublemakers under control or permanently barred from the library Gives library staff tools for communicating effectively with its security professionals, including examples of basic documentation The Black Belt Librarian arms librarians with the confidence and know-how they need to maintain a comfortable, productive, and safe environment for everyone in the library.
The Library Disaster Preparedness Handbook
Author: John Morris
Publisher: Chicago : American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The topics discussed in this handbook include basic building security, problem patrons, theft and mutilation of library materials, fire protection, water damage, designing library buildings for safety and security, preservation and insurance and risk management.
Publisher: Chicago : American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The topics discussed in this handbook include basic building security, problem patrons, theft and mutilation of library materials, fire protection, water damage, designing library buildings for safety and security, preservation and insurance and risk management.