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The importance of security for people and collections in libraries
The importance of security for people and collections in libraries

Author(s): Andra Manuela Botez, Angela Repanovici
Subject(s): Library and Information Science
Published by: Asociația Bibliotecarilor din România
Keywords: library security;collections security;personal security;library access;facial recognition

Summary/Abstract: The security of collections and people in a library embraces a large number of responsibilities. The costs of maintaining, processing, and acquiring collections are high. If they are stolen or damaged, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to replace. Also, in recent years, personal security is a problem due to numerous terrorist attacks. This article highlights the importance of security in libraries and the view of librarians about the implementation of a security system based on facial recognition in the library in which they operate.

  • Issue Year: 13/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 11-20
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English