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ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section Security Committee, ACRL. 1990. Guidelines for the Security of Rare Book, Manuscript and Other Special Collections: A Draft. College and Research Libraries News 50 (March 1990): 240-244.
Overview of security issues, including specific guidelines for ownership marks on rare books and manuscripts.
ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section Security Committee. 1988. "Guidelines Regarding Thefts in Libraries". College and Research Libraries News 49 (March 1988): 159-162.
Association of Research Libraries. Office of Management Studies. 1984. Security in ARL Libraries. Washington, D.C.: ARL.
Includes policies and procedures documents and task force reports, plus bibliography.
Bahr, Alice Harrison. 1981. Theft and Library Security Systems, 1981-82. 2nd ed. White Plains, N.Y.: Knowledge Industry Publications.
Revision of 1978 edition covering theft and security.
Bostick, William A. 1977. The Guarding of Cultural Property. Paris: UNESCO.
Comprehensive coverage of security requirements.
Brand, Marvine, ed. 1984. Security for Libraries: People, Buildings, Collections. Chicago: American Library Association.
Series of essays on security trends, practices, responsibilities and legal aspects. Selected Readings section included.
Camp, John F. 1985. Theft Detection Systems in Libraries. Library Technology Reports 21(2): 133-139.
Describes Checkpoint, Knogo and 3M.
Chaney, Michael and Alan F. MacDougal, eds. 1992. Security and Crime Prevention in Libraries. Aldershot: Ashgate.
Collection of papers on many security issues, including copyright, data protection and computer security, as well as theft and vandalism.
Fennelly, Lawrence J. 1983. Museum, Archive and Library Security. Boston: Butterworths.
Covers all aspects of security including insurance, fire protection and emergency planning, security controls and security management. Bibliography by John E. Hunter.
Fennelly, Lawrence J., ed. 1988. Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention. 2nd ed. Boston: Butterworths.
Fennelly, Lawrence J., ed. 1992. Effective Physical Security: Design, Equipment & Operations. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Practical strategies. Covers environmental factors, security surveys, architectural layout, physical barriers and electronic systems.
Lennertz, L., prep. 1995. Stop Thief! Strategies for Keeping Your Collections from Disappearing: Selective Bibliography. Washington, D.C.: American Library Association.
Lincoln, Alan Jay. 1984. Crime in the Library: A Study of Patterns, Impact and Security. New York, N.Y.: Bowker.
Discusses vandalism, theft, robberies and problem patrons. Includes tables on crime categories and frequency.
Lloyd, Heather, update. 1995. Incidents of Book Theft. Compilation of RBMS Security Committee at ALA, February 1994.
Paris, Janelle A. "Internal and External Responsibilities and Practices for Library Security" Security for Libraries: People, Buildings, Collections. Marvine Brand, ed. Chicago, American Library Association. 51-82.
Covers school, university and public libraries.
Liston, David, ed. 1993. Museum Security and Protection: A Handbook for Cultural Heritage Institutions. London and New York: International Council on Museums and International Committee on Museum Security with Routledge.
Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC). 1984. Collection Security in ARL Libraries. SPEC Kit 100. Washington, D.C.: Association of Research Libraries, Office of Management Studies.
Includes survey questionnaire forms, policy and procedures documents, task force reports and selective bibliography.
Thomas, D. L. 1987. Study on Control of Security and Storage of Holdings: A RAMP Study with Guidelines. PGI-86/WS/23. Paris: General Information Programme and UNISIST: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
Designed to assist developing countries in the task of preserving historical records.
Trinkaus-Randall, Gregor. 1995. Protecting Your Collections: A Manual of Archival Security. Chicago, Illinois: Society of American Archivists.
Broad coverage includes evaluation, collections, staff training and public awareness, physical security systems and crisis management. Bibliography and useful appendices (security guides and checklists).
Walch, Timothy. 1977. Archives and Manuscripts: Security. Basic Manual Series. Chicago: Society of American Archivists.
Includes security planning, staffing, deterrents and legal issues.
ANSI/UL 603 - 1992. Standard for Power Supplies for Use with Burglar-Alarm Systems.
Scope:
Power supplies used to provide electrical power and standby power for burglar-alarm equipment constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1.3 These requirements cover power supplies for use as components in burglar-alarm system units.
1.4 These requirements do not cover power supplies for use at a central station. Such power supplies are covered by the Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Systems, UL 611, and the Standard for Central Stations for Watchman, FireAlarm and Supervisory Service, UL 827.
1.5 These requirements do not cover power supplies integral with a burglar-alarm system unit, nor do they cover separate power supplies intended for use with a specific unit. These are covered by the standards specified in 1.1.
1.6 These requirements do not cover power supplies for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
1.7 These requirements do not cover power supplies covered by the Standard for Power Supplies, UL 1012, or battery chargers covered by the requirements for battery chargers, UL 1236.
1.8 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the standard was developed, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the level of safety for the user of the product as originaly anticipated by the intent of this standard.
ANSI/UL 609 - 1990. Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.
Scope: These requirements cover design and construction, performance, and maintenance of local burglar-alarm units and systems for use in mercantile premises, mercantile safes and vaults, and bank safes and vaults.
ANSI/UL 610 - 19XX. Central Station Burglar Alarms.
ANSI/UL 611 - 1993. Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Systems.
Scope: These requirements apply to Central-Station burglar-alarm systems intended for use at mercantile and banking premises and on safes and vaults for protection against burglary.
ANSI/UL 639 - 1986. Standard for Intrusion-Detection Units.
Scope:
1.2 An intrusion detector as covered by these requirements consists of one or more unit assemblies of electrical components that are designed to detect the presence, movement, sound or other activity of an intruder. Provision is made for connection to the assembly of power supply, remote control, and signal circuits by a prescribed method of wiring.
1.3 Intrusion-detection units covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the Standard for Installation and Classification of Mercantile and Bank Burglar-Alarm Systems, UL 681.
ANSI/UL 827 - 1988. Standard for Central Stations for Watchman, Fire Alarm and Supervisory Services.
Scope:
1.2 These requirements pertain to only the Central-Station(s), Satellite Station(s), and Repeater Station(s).
ANSI/UL 1037 - 1994. Antitheft Alarms and Devices.
Scope:
1.2 An antitheft alarm is intended to give both audible and visible signals or only an audible signal if theft of protected property is attempted.
1.3 An antitheft device is intended to protect property by significantly limiting the mobility or portability of the property.
1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involve a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.
ANSI/UL 1635 - 1986. Standard for Digital Burglar Alarm Communicator System Units.
Scope:
1.2 As covered by these requirements, a digital burglar-alarm communicator system consists of protective circuits and devices, connected through a control apparatus to a digital burglar-alarm communicator transmitter. Intrusion into or disturbance of the devices or circuits will activate the digital burglar-alarm communicator transmitter that contacts a digital burglar-alarm communicator receiver located at a central-station through the telephone company's switched network (dial system) and transmits a message identifying the change in condition at the protected premises.
CAN/ULC-S301-M88. Amended 1992. Standard for Central and Monitoring Station Burglar Alarm Systems.
Scope: This Standard covers requirements applicable to Central Station Facilities and Protection Service, Monitoring Station Facilities and Protection Service, and Satellite Stations...
CAN/ULC-S302-M91. 1991. Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar Alarm Systems for Financial and Commercial Premises, Safes and Vaults.
Scope: These requirements apply to the installation of protective wiring and devices connected to burglar alarm systems on financial and commercial premises, safes and vaults...
CAN/ULC-S303-M91. Standard for Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.
Scope: These requirements cover design and construction, performance, and maintenance of local burglar alarm units and systems for use in mercantile premises, mercantile safes and vaults, and bank safes and vaults...
CAN/ULC-S304-M88. 1988. Standard for Central and Monitoring Station Burglar Alarm Units.
Scope: This Standard covers construction and performance requirements for Central and Monitoring Station burglar alarm units including signal receiving, recording and supervisory units intended for permanent use within an alarm receiving station...
CAN/ULC-S306-M89. 1989. Standard for Intrusion Detection Units.
Scope: These requirements cover intrusion-detection units for burglary protection signalling systems to be employed in outdoor or ordinary indoor (nonhazardous) locations to automatically indicate the presence of an intruder by actuating electrical control circuits...
ASTM F 571 -87. Reapproved 1993. Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas.
Scope: This practice provides information for the installation of exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest security possible without violating the requirements and sprit of NFPA 101...
Cumming, Neil. 1994. Security: Guide to Security Systems Design & Equipment Selection & Installation. London: Butterwoth-Heinemann.
Comprehensive coverage of electronic security systems.
McTague, Dan and Doug Smith. 1991. The Alarm Book: A Guide to Burglar & Fire Alarms. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Summarizes systems and devices available, their selection and how they work.
ANSI/UL 972 - 1984. Standard for Burglary Resisting Glazing Material.
Scope:
1.2 The material is intended to resist burglarious attacks of the "hit and run" type.
1.3. These requirements do not cover the glazing (mounting) methods used for the installation of burglary resisting glazing material.
ASTM F 1233 - 93. 1993. Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and Systems.
Scope: This method sets forth procedures whose purpose is limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing materials and systems against the following threats...Ballistic Impact... Blunt Tool Impacts...Sharp Tool Impacts...Thermal Stress and Chemical Deterioration...
ULC-S332-93. 1993. Standard for Burglary Resisting Glazing Material.
Scope:
1.2 The material is intended to resist burglarious attacks of the hit-and-run type.
ANSI/UL 608 - 1988. Burglary-Resistant Vault Doors and Modulator Panels.
Scope:
1.2 These requirements are intended to establish the burglary resistant rating of vault doors and modular panels according to the length of time they withstand attack by common mechanical tools, electric tools, cutting torches, or any combination of these means. The ratings based on the net working time to effect entry are as follows:
1.3 These requirements do not cover attacks with the burning bar (thermal lance) or explosives.
ANSI/UL 687 - 1987 (Revised 1993). Burglary-Resistant Safes.
Scope:
Test attack against the door and body:
ULC-S324-93. 1993. Standard for Burglary Resistant Safes.
Scope:
1.2 At the manufacturer's option, a suffix 'D' may be used in any of the classes in Clause 1.1-A to denote a safe with a deposit mechanism which has been subjected to the full test for the class. An 'E' suffix may be used in any of the classes in Clause 1.1-A to denote a safe which has been tested for explosive resistance.
ULC-S330-93. 1993. Standard for Burglary Resistant Night Depositories.
Scope:
1.2 These requirements cover (1) products intended for permanent connection to 600 V or lower potential branch circuits, and (2) products intended for cord connection to 300 V or lower potential branch circuits. The product's electrical connection enclosure and supply connection, if supplied with the product, shall comply with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
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