Library security and safety handbook
Subtitle: prevention, policies, and procedures
By: Bruce A. Shuman.
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
Subjects: Libraries -- Security measures -- United States.; Libraries -- United States -- Safety measures.
Description: "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."--BOOK JACKET.

"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."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-292) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: 1 Overview: Library Security and Safety; title: 2 Protecting Materials in Libraries; title: 3 Problem Behaviors in Libraries; title: 4 Preparing for and Reacting to Security; title: Incidents in Libraries; title: 5 Emergency and Disaster Management; title: Policies and Procedures; title: 6 Legal and Ethical Issues of Security; title: and New Technology; title: 7 Electronic Security issues; title: 8 The Future of Library Security; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: index.