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Informative Article | Library Science | India | Volume 11 Issue 1, January 2022
Security of Library Materials: Traditional and Electronic Security Measures
Swagota Saikia
Abstract: The rapid growth of literature or information in the present age leads to information overload which becomes quite difficult for the library professionals to manage overall security of the library materials. The present paper discusses about various security issues like theft, vandalism, unauthorized access and many more which eventually occur in most of the libraries. The paper includes different types of materials available in libraries, need of library security, security issues and various security systems adopted in libraries including both traditional and electronic security measures. The study will be helpful in securing the library materials and making users aware of the consequences of any misbehavior.
Keywords: Library security and need, security issues, types of Library materials, traditional security measures, electronic security measures
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 1, January 2022,
Pages: 433 - 436