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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1996
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ528096 |
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- Librarians: Caretakers or Crimefighters? Arterburn, Tom R. Aggression Crime Prevention Libraries Library Personnel Problems Safety Stealing Users (Information) Vandalism Verbal Abuse Discusses how libraries can deal with criminal and disruptive behavior, including vandalism, theft, and threats toward individual safety. Security measures proposed and/or implemented by various public and academic libraries, and the Library of Congress, are highlighted. Also included are a list of crisis prevention tips and suggestions for handling patron outbursts. (LAM)