Osayande, Odaro (2009) Security Issues in Academic Libraries: The Wayout. Journal of Library and Information Science (JOLIS), 6 (1). pp. 103-118. ISSN 1597-5843
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Abstract
Security of library materials has been a concern for librarians from the medieval period to the present. This study examines and evaluates security issues in academic libraries which include: theft of library materials, mutilation or vandalism of library materials by deviant patrons, etc. The f ocal point of this study is on the issues of theft and mutilation of library materials which has bedeviled academic libraries. Insensitivity to the needs of others, absence of efficient reprographic services, incessant power outage, porous security, etc, are some of the reasons why patrons steal and/or mutilate library materials. The study further examine techniques and dynamics of library crimes, the effect on users and the library itself. Finally, this study recommends modern and proactive approaches as the way out of the menace of theft and vandalism in academic libraries. These include but not limited to,facility consideration when designing a library building, security personnel, window protection and the installation of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) such as 3M security system, electronic surveillance cameras/CCTV, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System, etc.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Feb 2024 11:02 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Feb 2024 11:02 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/17813 |
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