Reducing Book Theft at University Libraries

University Libraries

Libraries are a critical component in the functioning of a University. With students, faculty, and staff using the libraries, it has both direct and indirect impacts on the lives of thousands of people. The libraries, just by its core function, have been contributing to intellectual sustainability – a “connecting thread” for the sustenance of life. It is essential for the libraries to become su...

Theft and Loss from Uk Libraries: a National Survey

Drexel University Libraries

We are investigating the nature of knowledge building in virtual communities. In particular, we are exploring the possibility that a small group of students collaborating online on math problems can construct shared group knowledge that exceeds the knowledge of the individual group members. That is, can people working and learning as a community accomplish tasks that none of them would have bee...

Theft and mutilation of print collection in university libraries: A critical review of literature and proposed framework for action

University libraries strive to provide information resources in both print and non-print formats. Library managers and administrators need to strike a balance between access and security of the resources. This paper examines a number of published literatures on library security, in particular, the different incidences of theft and mutilation as they relate to print collections in university lib...

Reducing Theft at Construction Sites: Lessons From a Problem-Oriented Project

A building boom in Charlotte, NC led to sharp increases in the number of kitchen appliances stolen from houses under construction. This paper describes a problem-oriented policing project, extending over a period of more than two years, that was undertaken by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to address the problem. A detailed analysis of security practices and the risks of theft was ...