Sender: Rare book and manuscripts <EXLIBRIS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU>
I too would be interested as I am evaluating security policies as well. If it isn't too much trouble, could I request that you
post to the list a summary?
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Faye Harkins, Assistant Professor
Head of Special Collections
200 Pogue Library | Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
270.809.4295
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>From : Elizabeth Millar[mailto:emillar@mta.ca]
Sent : 1/25/2008 8:33:16 AM
To : EXLIBRIS-L@listserv.indiana.edu
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Subject : RE: Re: [EXLIBRIS-L] Rare book room access and other issues.
Hello Carol,
I would be very interested in seeing a compilation of the replies, if
you wouldn't mind sending one.
Regards,
Elizabeth
Carol Fink wrote:
> We are reviewing security and access issues in addition to collection management with regard to our rare book program.
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> 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?
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> Thanks for your time.
> Carol Fink
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> Rare Book Librarian
> Library of Michigan
> PO Box 300007
> 702 W. Kalamazoo
> Lansing, MI 48909-7507
> 517.373.3765
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Elizabeth Millar
Public Services Librarian
R.P. Bell Library
Mount Allison University
49 York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1C6