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Security in the Public Libraries of Illinois.
Lorenzen, Michael – Illinois Libraries, 1997
A survey of Illinois public libraries found that: security was a problem (58%); material theft was a problem (56%); periodical mutilation was a problem (42%); and a patron or staff member was expelled or arrested in the previous year (26%). Discusses perceptions of security, security incidents, electronic security systems, and security policies.…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Legal Problems, Library Materials, Library Personnel
Security Issues of Ohio Public Libraries.
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Lorenzen, Michael – 1998
A survey was conducted in January 1997 to determine security issues of Ohio public libraries. The survey was distributed to 100 libraries of differing sizes with a 70% completion rate. The following questions were asked: (1) Do you believe that security is a problem at your library? (2) Do you believe that mutilation of periodicals is a problem at…
Descriptors: Aggression, Alarm Systems, Librarian Attitudes, Library Administration