LIBRARY  SECURITY

 

I. Security of patrons and staff

Patrons are required to carry proper identification to insure the security of all persons in the library. The inability to present valid identification results in the request to leave the premises. Campus security assists in the removal of any person asked to leave who does not do so, whose behavior is inconsistent with the principles of the University or with standards of common decency.

 

II. Security of library materials

The library installed a 3-M Security system in the building to insure the security of all materials owned and housed at North Park Library. An electronic sensing devise secures the main entrance and sounds an alarm when a secured, sensitized item passes through the sensors. The library trains all personnel to discuss the alarm with patrons when the alarm sounds.

All other doors of the library are alarmed with horns that sound if the door opens. In addition, a signal box at the circulation desk sounds an alarm and indicates the location of the open door. All alarmed doors have signs indicating "NO EXIT," and the existence of an alarm system.

Any person causing security system alarms to sound is treated courteously, but the staff also seriously attempts to determine the cause and instruct the patron of the proper use of library materials and facilities. If the violator offends a staff person, the person and the situation is reported to a supervisor or appropriate dean. If a person is seriously disruptive, belligerent or considered dangerous in any sense, campus security is called immediately.