Museum, Archive, and Library Security

1st Edition - December 1, 1982
Author: Lawrence J. Fennelly
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
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Museum, Archive, and Library Security provides an introduction to the security programs of museums and other park facilities. This book discusses the mechanism that provides for the protection of information, collections, equipment, personnel, and physical facilities of museums. Organized into seven parts encompassing 30 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the security programs of the National Park Service. This text then examines the quality of security personnel and its proper training, as well as its most efficient utilization and allocation. Other chapters consider the standard instruction in how to implement new security procedures by staff members. This book discusses as well the significance of good security for the protection of fine arts of any nature. The final chapter deals with global concern on the prevention, protection, import, or export of cultural property. This book is a valuable resource for security directors, archivists, curators, maintenance personnel, historic preservation specialists, and librarians.

ForewordPreface and AcknowledgmentsI. Introduction 1. Introduction to Museum Security 2. The Many Facets of a Museum Security Director’s JobII. Risk Management 3. The Insurance of Objects of Art 4. Insuring Works of Art Appendix 4.1 Fine Arts InsuranceIII. Managing Museum Security 5. Museum and Gallery Security Management Techniques 6. Common Sense Security for Museum Libraries 7. Fundamentals of Public Relations Communications 8. Crisis Public Relations CommunicationIV. Fire Prevention and Emergency Planning 9. Building Security and Fire Safety 10. Fire Protection Systems and Fire Prevention Techniques Appendix 10.1 Fire Training Program 11. Museum Disaster Planning Appendix 11.1 Emergency Procedures for Libraries Appendix 11.2 Salvage of Water-Damaged Library MaterialV. Security Methods for Museums, Art Facilities, and Libraries 12. Security Theory for a Large Museum 13. Intrusion Detection Systems for Residences, Libraries, Small Museums, and Art Galleries Appendix 13.1 Specifications for a Fully-Zoned Ultrasonic Intrusion Alarm System Appendix 13.2 Application Guidelines for Exterior Intrusion Detectors Appendix 13.3 Application Guidelines for Interior Intrusion Detectors Appendix 13.4 Terms and Definitions for Intrustion Alarm Systems 14. Designing Security Alarm Systems for Libraries, Museums, and Art Facilities 15. Standards for the Design, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance of Interior Intrustion Detection/Alarm Systems 16. Museum Television Security Appendix 16.1 Glossary of CCTV Terms and References 17. Physical Security Standards 18. The Security Survey Appendix 18.1 Perimeter Protection Appendix 18.2 Lighting and Security Appendix 18.3 Locks and Key Control Appendix 18.4 Files, Safes, and Vaults Appendix 18.5 Intrusion Alarms Appendix 18.6 Security Surveys for Libraries 19. Security Inspection and Evaluation 20. Transportation of Cultural Art ObjectsVI. The Security Force 21. The Guard Force 22. Job Descriptions for Security Supervisors and Security Officers 23. Developing Policies and Procedures Appendix 23.1 Post Orders 24. The Museum Guard Pocket Manual 25. Guidelines for Guard Training 26. Motivating Security Personnel 27. Vicarious Liability of Security Administrators for the Actions of their GuardsVII. Art Theft and Investigation 28. Interpol Symposium on Thefts of Works of Art and Cultural Property 29. Reporting Stolen Works of Art 30. Art Theft InvestigationBibliographyIndex