The Library Security And Safety Guide To Prevention Planning And Response

Author : Miriam B. Kahn
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838909493
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Library Security and Safety Guide to Prevention, Planning, and Response written by Miriam B. Kahn and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Security planning, part of disaster response and continuous operations planning, is the key to proactively addressing potential safety issues.

Author : Steve Albrecht
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 083891330X
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Security written by Steve Albrecht and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Miriam B. Kahn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838994191
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries written by Miriam B. Kahn and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the tools librarians need to prepare for disasters that can ruin their holdings of books, journals, audio and videotapes, and CDs, describing the steps to planning for and implementing a workable disaster response plan.

Author : Miriam B. Kahn
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838908372
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries written by Miriam B. Kahn and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instructions on writing and implementing disaster plans for libraries.

Author : Miriam B. Kahn
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838908730
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Protecting Your Library's Digital Sources written by Miriam B. Kahn and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2004-02-09 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the authoritative e-preservation resource for reference librarians, preservationists, archivists, and records managers who create and maintain electronic resources.

Author : Bruce A. Shuman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780838907146
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Security and Safety Handbook written by Bruce A. Shuman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Nolan Lushington
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 3038216305
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Libraries: A Design Manual written by Nolan Lushington and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries as a building type have been subjected to substantial changes in particular in the past ten years. Milestones such as Rem Koolhaas’ Seattle Central Library from 2004 reinvented the typology completely and reflected a development from elitist temple of learning to a public living room. Hybrids between library and department store or theater were conceived. Today, the ubiquity of electronic devices and media needs to be taken into account by the designer: every new library has areas without any books now. This work of reference explains systematically all technological and planning requirements of library design. Special features such as RFID, signage, acoustics or specific structural load issues are explained in texts by experts from the fields of architecture and library science. Finally, approximately 40 best-practice case studies of contemporary library design are documented extensively. They are organized in four categories – national libraries, large public libraries, small public libraries, university libraries – and comprise high-profile examples such as Jo Coenen’s Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Alvaro Siza’s Public Library Viana do Castelo in Portugal or Mecanoo’s Library of Birmingham from 2013.

Author : Jeannette Woodward
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838907672
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Countdown to a New Library written by Jeannette Woodward and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice to librarians overseeing building projects, including guidelines on communicating with architects and contractors, keeping within time and budget constraints, and meeting standards and ADA requirements.

Author : Bryce Nelson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838912230
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide written by Bryce Nelson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daily administration of an academic library often leaves you needing quick advice on the topic at hand. Nelson, an experienced administrator writing from first-hand knowledge, delivers such advice in 30 topical chapters. Each chapter begins with an “Assertion,” a one-sentence summary allowing you to rapidly scan the book and find what you need. When you’re on the job you can dip into this guide for ready-to-use guidance on the full range of administrator responsibilities, such as How to think and act politically Preparing staff for safety and security procedures Influencing student and faculty's perception of the library as a basic component of education Fostering librarians' professional identity as teachers Communicating effectively, from email messages to meetings Assessment and systematic collection of data Commentary sections in each chapter offer observations and interpretation, with abundant examples of useful advice. If you want to dig further into a topic, a Readings section points you to resources. Packed with insight about the day-to-day operations of the academic library, Nelson's guide will be invaluable to new and experienced administrators alike.

Author : G. Edward Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Programs and Services written by G. Edward Evans and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. Supplying essential, foundational reading for students of library public services as well as an up-to-date overview for practitioners who wish to refresh their knowledge or acquaint themselves with a new area of responsibility, this book's broad and solid coverage will benefit anyone concerned with developing or maintaining the public face of the library. A revision and expansion of Libraries Unlimited's Introduction to Library Public Services: Seventh Edition, this edition has new chapters covering such topics as e-resources, collections, print and other media, and facilities and funding. Additionally, every chapter has been substantially updated and reorganized to better reflect the role of technology in library services today. The book begins with background information on public services in libraries and an analysis of the library's public service philosophy. Then, the authors delve into staffing and assessment of services, moving logically to major functional areas of public services—reference, instruction, document delivery, circulation and reserves, collections, programming, safety and security issues, and facilities and funding. Real-life anecdotes from public, academic, and school libraries illustrate principles and concepts throughout the book. For each topic, the authors detail its role and philosophy, and offer key points to remember, references, and lists for further reading.