Rare book room access and other issues.

[Carol Fink <cfink2@MICHIGAN.GOV>]

We are reviewing security and access issues in addition to collection management with regard to our rare book program.

Specifically, we'd like to know:
1. Do any individuals other than rare book room staff have access to the area where the collection is stored?
2. What method(s) are used to control internal vs. external theft (random inventories, passkey monitoring, etc.).
3. When materials are transferred into the rare book collection from another area of the library, does responsibility for the item also transfer to rare book room staff?
4. How many of you are open outside of posted hours by appointment and how much lead time do you require to schedule staff to cover that appointment?

Thanks for your time.
Carol Fink







Rare Book Librarian
Library of Michigan
PO Box 300007
702 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI  48909-7507
517.373.3765