[Publib] CCTV Question

[Robert Balliot]

It think it really depends on the design of the building, minimum staffing
levels,
and environment.   Systems are pretty cheap and can be pushed over a
wireless network quite nicely.  In keeping with the notion that patrons
should
have a reasonable expectation of privacy, I recommend very conservative use
of
cameras - *strictly for the purpose of legitimate security* - rather than
surveillance <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveillance>.

R. Balliot
http://oceanstatelibrarian.com



On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Sue Kamm <suekamm at mindspring.com> wrote:

>  I'd put them to cover all your public service points; any parts of the
> library that are not directly in the line of sight of a desk (odd corners,
> behind stairwells and elevators); and outside your entrances.  You should
> also have the capability to make some kind of videorecording.
>
> Hidden corners and other blind spots are prime candidates for cameras.  Cameras
> do not take the place of vigilant and visible security officers or staff
> monitoring what's going on.
>
> Your friendly neighborhood CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large,
> Sue Kamm
> Los Angeles/Inglewood, CA
> Los Angles Dodgers Truest of the Blue, 2000
> email:  suekamm AT mindspring DOT com
> blog: http://suekamm.blogspot.com
> "It's time for Dodger baseball!"
> --Vin Scully
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Natalie Morgan <morgan at boernelibrary.org>
> *To:* publib at webjunction.org
> *Sent:* Monday, July 13, 2009 2:17 PM
> *Subject:* [Publib] CCTV Question
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>  Hi All,
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> We continue to plan for our new library, and our newest issue is regarding
> the placement of security cameras. In your opinion what areas really need to
> be covered? e.g. parking lot, reference, young adult. If you name an unusual
> place please just add a note about why, in case we’re not thinking of
> everything. Thanks for any help you can send our way.
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> Natalie Morgan
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> Assistant Library Director
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> Boerne Public Library
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> Boerne, TX
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